Phyllis Borzi

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  PBS ‘Retirement Gamble’ documentary draws mixed industry response

  By Danielle Andrus  |  April 29, 2013

  NAPFA calls film “wake-up call” for legislators; ASPPA says it “conveniently ignores” other issues.

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  Your “fiduciary IRA” opportunity – an FAQ

  By Rich White  |  April 15, 2013

  The industry is shifting its focus to anticipate and capture new opportunities triggered by the rule.

• Does fiduciary coverage for 401(k) rollovers lie ahead?

  By Melanie Waddell  |  April 4, 2013

  The GAO urges the DOL and IRS to increase information and efficiency for plan-to-plan rollovers.

• Black caucus members balk at DOL fiduciary rule

  By Melanie Waddell  |  April 2, 2013

  The Congressional Black Caucus is warning the DOL its plan to extend ERISA’s fiduciary standard to IRAs will hurt African-American savers.

• DOL slams ING Life and Annuity with $5.2 million fine

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  February 4, 2013

  Settlement will restore funds to about 1,400 retirement plans, alleging that the company failed to disclose its policy on correcting transaction errors

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  Retirement plans may have skipped the tax bullet

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  January 30, 2013

  Major tax law changes that would affect retirement plans likely won’t take place in 2013, but the retirement community is watching regulators and the U.S. Department of Labor very closely.

• Three Washington heavyweights will drive advisor agenda in 2013

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 21, 2012

  New SEC and House Financial Services chairmen, plus DOL's Phyllis Borzi, will all help set the tone for the retirement advisor community in the new year.

• DOL clarifies rules to liquidate bankrupt companies' retirement plans

  By Paula Aven Gladych  |  December 12, 2012

  EBSA's proposed rule will make it easier for Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees to distribute assets from bankrupt companies’ retirement plans.

• DOL to offer new version of fiduciary rule ‘in several months’

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  December 11, 2012

  'When people see the re-proposal, reasonable people with open minds will say [DOL] listened,’ says EBSA chief Phyllis Borzi, with more clarity on fiduciary standards due in 2013.

• EBSA deputy Michael Davis joins Prudential's retirement business

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  November 12, 2012

  Phyllis Borzi's right-hand man at EBSA has returned to the private sector to head up Prudential's $98 billion stable-value retirement account channel.