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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Mississippi

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on August 12, 2023, for Mississippi severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes, for the incident period of June 14, 2023 – June 19, 2023.

August 14 2023

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IRS Issues Yield Cures and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-61, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

August 14 2023

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DOL Requests Reporting and Disclosure Information for SECURE 2.0

The Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has issued a request for information(RFI) to solicit public input on a number of provisions of SECURE 2.0 that impact ERISA’s reporting and disclosure requirements.

August 11 2023

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IRS to Focus on ESOP Compliance

The IRS indicates in a news release its intent to focus on a range of compliance issues that can be associated with Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs).

August 11 2023

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PBGC Announces One-Time 4010 Filing Waiver

The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is providing a one-time waiver of the reporting requirement under Section 4010 of ERISA for filers meeting specific criteria.

August 11 2023

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Retirement Plan Disaster Assistance May Be Available for Hawaii Wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a disaster declaration on August 10, 2023, for Hawaii Wildfires, for the incident period beginning August 8, 2023, and continuing.

August 11 2023

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DOL Releases Updated Davis-Bacon Regulations

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Wage and Hour Division has released a final rule updating the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts Regulations.

August 11 2023

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Auto Reenrollment Legislation Reintroduced

Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Representative Kathy Manning (D-NC), have reintroduced the Auto Reenroll Act of 2023, bicameral legislation to permit plan sponsors to reenroll non-participating eligible employees at least once every three years unless the individual affirmatively opts out again. 

July 28 2023

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IRS Issues Yield Curves and Segment Rates for DB Plan Calculations

The IRS has issued Notice 2023-53, which contains updated guidance on factors used in certain defined benefit (DB) pension plan minimum funding and present value calculations.

July 27 2023

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SEC Proposes Requirements for Use of Data Analytics

The Securities and Exchange Commission has released a proposed rule that would require broker-dealers and investment advisers to take certain steps to address conflicts of interest associated with use of predictive data analytics.

July 27 2023