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Resolution Disapproving DOL ESG Rule Passes House

A resolution for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labor’s rule “Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights” passed the House in a 216-204 vote.

FuturePlan ERISA Team

Fiduciary Issues

Hardship Distributions May Be Permitted for South Dakota Severe Storms

FEMA issued a disaster declaration on February 27, 2023, for severe winter storms and snowstorms in South Dakota.

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Defined Contribution Plan

IRS

IRS Guidance

Proposals Supporting ESG in Retirement Plans Introduced

Representative Suzan DelBene (D-WA) and co-sponsors Sean Casten (D-IL), Juan Vargas (D-CA), and Dean Phillips (D-MN) have introduced the Freedom to Invest in a Sustainable Future Act.

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Legislative updates

Defined Contribution Plan

DOL

Proposed Rule on Use of Forfeitures in Qualified Plans Released

The IRS has released a proposed rule intending to clarify the use and timing of the allocation of forfeitures in qualified retirement plans.

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Defined Contribution Plan

IRS

IRS Guidance

Improved Coverage for Long-Term, Part-Time Employees

The SECURE 2.0 Act has shortened the time necessary to allow part time workers access to 401(k) plans. 

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SECURE 2.0

Legislative updates

Defined Contribution Plan

Updated Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plans

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-19, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

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IRS

IRS Guidance

Defined Benefit Plan

Additional Final Form 5500 Guidance Issued

The revisions are effective for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2023.

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DOL

IRS

IRS Guidance

Defined Benefit Plan

Defined Contribution Plan

IRS Finalizes Electronic Filing Requirements for Certain Information Returns

The IRS has released final regulations amending rules intended to increase the filing of electronic returns in accordance with the Taxpayer First Act of 2019.

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IRS

IRS Guidance

Defined Benefit Plan

Defined Contribution Plan

IRA

HSA

SEC Proposes Rule Changes to Custody of Investment Advisor Client Assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a proposed rule “Safeguarding Advisory Client Assets.”

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Fiduciary Issues

SEC Finalizes Changes to Clearance and Settlement of Securities

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a final rule “Shortening the Securities Transaction Settlement Cycle.”

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Fiduciary Issues

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