Available exclusively to PSCA members, the report delivers timely perspective on the issues, trends and developments shaping retirement plan decision-making.
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The House has sent the Retire Through Ownership Act to the President, a bill that would allow #ESOP fiduciaries to rely on longstanding IRS valuation guidance when determining fair market value.
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ERISA §412 requires a fidelity bond for every plan. It protects plan assets, not the fiduciary. Fiduciary liability insurance covers sponsor, trustees, and advisors personally. https://t.co/P2Sk1uBFig https://t.co/u77EaU5NKN #ERISA#FiduciaryLiability@NAPA401K@PSCA401k@ASPPA
Employees sue USI over voluntary benefit commissions. Which policy pays? Not the ERISA bond. Fiduciary liability insurance responds, but the disgorgement carve-out is where the money is. Full analysis on https://t.co/OW0d5gtlzl #ERISA@ASPPA@NAPA401K@PSCA401k@BenefitsLink
ERISA Section 412 requires every plan fiduciary handling funds to carry an ERISA fidelity bond: 10% of assets handled, $500,000 maximum. Instant-issue bonds, inflation guard, non-qualifying asset coverage and TPA programs at https://t.co/Fyt12zWfYW #ERISA#FidelityBond#401k
9th Circuit says ERISA doesn't preempt provider misrepresentation claims over verification calls. 6th says it does. A split with consequences for plan sponsors & fiduciary coverage https://t.co/IxnvCUUasd #ERISA#FiduciaryLiability@NAPA401K@usa_retirement@ASPPA@BenefitsLink
New research finds managed account users generally had higher contribution rates and were more likely to receive the full employer match.
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FAB 2026-01 and the ERISA Fidelity Bond: What Changed? https://t.co/bcsBrJvqRV EBSA's FAB promises "compliance assistance" — but the ERISA fidelity bond requirement is untouched, and under-bonded plans are still exposed. #ERISA#FidelityBond@NAPA401K@ASPPA@PSCA401k
ERISA4204Bonds, a specialist resource for ERISA §4204 Sale of Assets Bonds. Part 4204 variance analysis, bond/escrow comparison, counsel forms, multi-plan transactions and more
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Does a solo 401(k) need an ERISA bond? Not yet. The owner-only exemption under 29 C.F.R. § 2510.3-3 lasts exactly as long as your participant census. One hire, even part-time under SECURE 2.0, triggers § 412 immediately. Full analysis: https://t.co/okrtDd9Y7y #ERISA#401k