Analysis

"There are very powerful tools out there that the government is using, and they're clearly going to get better and better."

The investment firm is among 600 organizations worldwide whose pension funds and benefits plan providers had participants' data breached recently.

Why checks and balances of the courts, as well as SEC enforcement, are critical to maintaining the strength of U.S. markets.

A more measured approach by authorities means due diligence processes take longer.

"If you take this to its natural extension, the FTC is invalidating hundreds and hundreds of years of statutes being implemented on this topic."

When employers invest in the tools, training, and technology necessary to ensure compliance with labor laws, they lay the foundation for a more stable organization.

The OMB has concluded its review of the DOL's new Retirement Security Rule, indicating that the controversial rule will be finalized sometime this spring.

The DOL's latest iteration, proposed in 2023 and soon to become final, will ensure that investment advisers prioritize clients' best interests when recommending investments.