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The Future of the ERISA Fiduciary Rule

The future of the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary rule is in limbo following the Fifth Circuit’s decision striking it down “in toto.” Takeaways The future of the Fiduciary rule is uncertain, particularly in light of the Fifth Circuit’s decision vacating the rule. Retirement plan fiduciaries should continue to stay apprised…

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SEC-Registered Investment Adviser Agrees to $21 Million Penalty for Illegal Cross Trades and a Coding Error

Written by:  Jessica M. Brown The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) announced sanctions today against Western Asset Management Company (“Western Asset”), a subsidiary of Legg Mason.  Western Asset is an SEC-registered investment adviser and reported $442.7 billion in assets under management as…