Tag: fee disclosures

Plan Sponsors’ Loyalty to Service Providers Increases, Study Shows

By Jane Meacham, Contributing Editor Aug 15, 2012 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Aug 15, 2012

In spite of significant changes now in progress for the fee disclosures required from retirement fund service providers, a study of plan sponsors’ loyalty to these vendors shows increased satisfaction with them. The survey’s results may indicate that new fee transparency rules alone may not sway many plan sponsors to switch providers. The annual study […]

DOL Issues Final Rule Extending Fee Disclosure Timetable

By Gwen Cofield, Contributing Editor Jul 14, 2011 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Jul 14, 2011

It’s now official: The effective dates regarding fiduciary and participant fee disclosure regulations for retirement plans have been extended. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule (which becomes effective July 15) providing that: Fiduciary-level Fee Disclosure Regulation: The effective date for the interim final rule is extended from July 16, 2011, […]