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Regulations

When Congress passes legislation, it often requires government agencies to issue rules interpreting important aspects of the new laws. The agencies are required to publish their proposed regulations and to invite the public to comment on them. They also often hold hearings where anyone can ask to speak. When the agencies issue their final regulations, these are also published.

Below is a listing of recent regulatory activities related to the private retirement system.

Requests for Information (View all)

Electronic Disclosure by Employee Benefit Plans

The U.S. Department of Labor issued a Request for Information regarding electronic disclosure by employee benefit plans. Read the Center's comments.

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Impact of Annuitization

The Department of the Treasury and the Department of Labor issued a joint Request for Information (RFI) regarding the impact annuitization may have on workers participating in retirement plans.

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Proposed Regulations (View all)

Proposed Regulations on Target Date Funds

The Department of Labor has proposed regulations on "target date" funds.  If adopted, the proposed regulations would require 401(k) plans to give employees more information about a type of mutual fund that changes the percentage of stocks and bonds held in the fund as people grow older.

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Definition of the Term ‘‘Fiduciary’’

The Department of Labor has proposed a regulation expanding the definition of the term "fiduciary".

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Final Regulations (View all)

Final 401(k) Fee Disclosure Regulations

Final 401(k) Fee Disclosure Regulations

On October 20, 2010, the Department of Labor issued final regulations that require private retirement savings plans, such as 401(k)s, to tell employees how much they are being charged in record-keeping, investment management and other fees.

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401(k) fee disclosure

The Department of Labor submitted a Request for Information on the issue of 401(k) fee disclosure to plans and participants. The Pension Rights Center submitted comments.

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