New Regulations About ERISA Plan Fee Disclosures

According to a July 13, 2011 press release from the U.S. Department of Labor, a final regulation is now in place regarding retirement plan fee disclosures. Pursuant to ERISA Section 408(b)(2), a rule issued in interim form on July 16, 2010, will now be made permanent with an effective date of April 1, 2012. The goal is to enhance transparency about how much money is paid to pension plans by service providers.

Click here to read the official announcement. Click here to read 29 CFS Part 2550, "Reasonable Contract or Arrangement Under Section 408(b)(2) - Fee Disclosure; Interim Final Rule," issued on July 16, 2010.

Given the lawsuits on the topic of ERISA plan fees paid to service providers, it will be interesting to review disclosure results after full implementation occurs.

Source: http://feeds.lexblog.com/~r/PensionRiskMatters/~3/xZaxjKWuIEM/

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