Tag: fiduciary duty

Risk June 2, 2021

State Street Accused of Self-Dealing With 401(k) Plan

Lawsuit alleges firm breached its fiduciary duties by providing underperforming proprietary funds.

Risk April 29, 2021

Kimberly-Clark Faces ERISA Lawsuit over 401(k) Plan

Lawsuit alleges fiduciary failure cost participants nearly $6.3 million in retirement plan services fees.

Risk June 29, 2020

Pension Fund Sues Facebook Over Timing of Stock Buybacks

Lawsuit questions whether buybacks were designed to boost stock sales by Mark Zuckerberg and other insiders.

Regulation May 4, 2020

Judge Dismisses Trader Joe’s ERISA Lawsuit

Court ruling shoots down five allegations of breach of fiduciary duty.

Regulation January 9, 2020

Investment Advisors, Fintech Innovations Top SEC’s Priorities for 2020

Commission will also pay close attention to market infrastructure, seniors saving for retirement, and information securities.

Regulation January 7, 2020

Trader Joe’s Retirement System Hit with Lawsuit Alleging ERISA Breaches

Ex-participants of the popular food chain’s retirement plan bring allegations of ’dramatic’ pains.

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2021 Outsourced-Chief Investment Officer Survey

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2021 CIO Influential Investors Forum and Industry Innovation Awards Dinner

December 7, 2021 | Chelsea Piers, Pier 60 New York

Clint Coghill discusses the data challenges facing the institutional investment community

Backstop Solutions Group CEO Clint Coghill provides insight in the challenges Institutional investors face in today's data-driven marketplace.

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