The Fed: Eye of the Storm While the Ukraine crisis continues to complicate energy supplies and prices, especially in Europe, and milder coronavirus variants cause deaths in the U.S., the primary driver of short-term economic events has been the Federal Reserve (“The Fed”). (Click the image below to download a PDF copy and for clickable […]
On August 3rd, the IRS released Notice 2022-33. The Notice extends plan amendment deadlines which required plan documents to comply with the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Act of 2019 (“SECURE Act”) and the relief for 2020 required minimum distributions (RMDs) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). (Click the […]
As the end of the year approaches, the focus on retirement legislation is likely to heat up in Congress. There are three pieces of bipartisan retirement legislation currently making their way through Congress. The House’s SECURE Act 2.0 is expected to be reconciled with a merged version of two current Senate bills, known as the […]
The Department of Labor’s new cryptocurrency guidance, released on March 10th, may have broader implications on the fiduciary obligations of plans that offer self-directed brokerage windows. (Click the image below to download a PDF copy and for clickable links.)
”Recession Speak” has become the language of finance, and the factors which signify an economic slowdown are being debated with gusto. However, there is little agreement about the timing, severity, and length of the recession we may face. (Click the image below to download a PDF copy and for clickable links.)
NWCM is pleased to present the third edition of our Fiduciary Focus publication, a summary of key fiduciary and regulatory topics tailored especially for plan sponsors. This edition focuses on cybersecurity and is designed to provide insights and guidance relevant to retirement plan management and administration. We recommend you save this document and we invite […]
As market volatility continues, we understand that you may have feelings of uncertainty. These emotions are perfectly normal. Seeing your investment accounts decline in value can be unnerving, even to the most experienced investor. During these difficult periods, it’s critical to maintain perspective and focus on the actual long‐term timeline. Depending on where you are […]
Overview Cryptocurrency (or “crypto”) is coming whether we like it or not. That doesn’t mean it has to be in your retirement plan today, or, perhaps, any time soon – or ever. Crypto is a term used to describe “digital assets” including “tokens,” “coins,” “crypto assets,” and other derivatives. It can be a useful tool […]
Three months ago, the economy was robust. COVID was less lethal, and the global re-opening was exuberant. U.S. consumers were clamoring for domestic travel, houses, furniture, and automobiles. Wages were up 5.4% in 2021, the highest in 20 years, and GDP climbed to $24 trillion, a 5.5% increase after adjusting for inflation. (Click the image […]
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