It is increasingly evident that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping all facets of business, and its impact on employee benefit plans is no exception. From automating plan administration to personalizing participant communications, AI introduces both new opportunities and new responsibilities for those overseeing Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)-covered retirement and health plans
DOL Final Fiduciary Rule
DOL’s Controversial Retirement Security Rule Faces Immediate Legal Challenge
By Robert R. Perry on
On April 23, 2024, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued updates to the investment advice fiduciary regulation, formally called the “Retirement Security Rule” and generally referred to as the “DOL Fiduciary Rule.” These updates, generally effective September 23, 2024 (a one-year transition period extends the effective date for some provisions into 2025), will…