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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Oct. 28, 2025
"The lack of formal guidance does not mean cryptocurrency is without challenges in the retirement plan space. Several factors continue to weigh heavily on fiduciary decision-making: Volatility and loss potential ... Participant demographics ... Unsettled regulatory landscape ... Alternative access points."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Sept. 22, 2025
"Plan sponsors should begin preparing now to ensure smooth compliance with the 2026 effective date. The most important steps include: [1] Identifying HPIs based on FICA wages, [2] Confirming that plan documents include Roth provisions and In-Plan Roth Rollover/Transfer options, and [3] Coordinating with payroll providers to ensure proper classification and reporting."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Aug. 19, 2025
"In its ongoing efforts to bolster cybersecurity in ERISA-covered plans, the [DOL] has issued multiple layers of guidance, one of which is a set of Online Security Tips.... These tips aren't directed at plan sponsors or fiduciaries, but the DOL, including them in the broader cybersecurity release, implies a clear expectation: you should inform your participants."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
June 17, 2025
"[1] Establish a formal cybersecurity program ... [2] Conduct annual risk assessments ... [3] Require independent third-party audits ... [4] Define security roles and implement strong access controls ... [5] Ensure secure management of cloud services and vendors ... [6] Implement secure development practices and business resiliency programs ... [7] Encrypt sensitive data and maintain strong technical controls ... [8] Prepare for and respond to cybersecurity incidents."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
June 12, 2025
"Begin by asking providers about their cybersecurity policies and practices. Their protocols should align with standards like NIST or ISO/IEC 27001.... Explore the provider's history of handling security incidents. Transparency is key -- ask how they've responded to breaches in the past, and check for any related legal or regulatory issues.... Strong contracts reinforce good cybersecurity."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Feb. 27, 2025
"Not-for-profit organizations in Michigan must assess and adjust their policies to align with the revised ESTA requirements ... While the law is already in effect, small not-for-profits have until October 1, 2025, to implement the necessary changes. It's crucial to use this time effectively to achieve full compliance."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Nov. 4, 2024
"As a fiduciary, you have a legal obligation to provide the highest standard of care and service on behalf of your plan's participants.... A to-do list for plan administrators and sponsors ... Tips for plan administration professionals."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Sept. 25, 2024
"[1] Put a written plan in place and make sure it's compliant with [ERISA] ... [2] Ensure all summary plan descriptions (SPDs) are updated ... [3] Reconcile SPDs with your governing plan documents to eliminate conflicts ... [4] Look over plan eligibility requirements ... [5] Fully document any changes to the plan ... [6] Audit contributions ... [7] Make certain your 401(k) contributions are deposited quickly ... [8] Ensure pretax payments are made within a Section 125 plan ... [9] Audit your COBRA plans."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Aug. 19, 2024
"The IRS has issued new regulations ... for required minimum distributions (RMDs) from inherited IRAs or other defined contribution plans. The finalized regulations, effective from 2025, mandate that many beneficiaries must take annual RMDs within the 10 years following the original account holder's death."
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Clark Schaefer Hackett
Aug. 1, 2024
"[1] Pension-Linked Emergency Savings Accounts (PLESAs).... [2] Employer-provided student loan relief.... [3] Section 529 plan rollovers.... [4] Starter 401(k) plans.... [5] Top-heavy rules.... [6] SIMPLE IRAs.... [7] Early withdrawal exemptions.... [8] Required minimum distributions (RMDs)."
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