Ascensus, Newport Nonqualified Platforms Hit by Infosys Cybersecurity Issue
Ascensus and its Newport-owned nonqualified retirement systems have not been able to update participant accounts since November 2.
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Best Practices To Vet a Vendor’s Cybersecurity Practices
Experts in Cybersecurity provide tips on how to assess partners' defenses in a recent PLANADVISER Cybersecurity livestream.
Compliance Analysis
The SEC on Cybersecurity
Review your policies and procedures—it’s a fiduciary duty
How to Stay Safe From Evolving Cybersecurity Threats
Experts discussed the SEC’s new cybersecurity rules and the importance of having an action plan at PLANADVISER’s Cybersecurity livestream.
Former DOL Investigator Starts Firm Targeting 401(k) Fraud
David Donaldson’s Participant I.D. will offer providers and plan sponsors three-factor identify theft protection.
MOVEit Hack a Lesson as Digital Threats Increase
Experts say the incident revealed how to combat the stealing and selling of personal data, but participants remain vulnerable to...
What Advisers Should Know About Cybersecurity Insurance
Experts provide insight into an insurance market predicted to grow from $6 billion to $33 billion in coming years.
SEC Reopens Comment Period for RIA Investment Custody Rule
The regulator also announced a new proposal to increase transparency and disclosures for private fund managers such as private equity...
New SEC Cybersecurity Rule a ‘Business Problem,’ Not Just IT or Legal, According to Experts
The new disclosure requirements for public companies will require time and resources to meet cybersecurity needs.
SEC Requires Public Companies to Disclose Cybersecurity Data
Annual reports must include information on the issuer’s cybersecurity management and governance, and they must disclose material incidents within 4...
The PLANADVISER Interview: Tina Anstett, Senior ERISA Counsel, Smart
A senior counsel who consults on ERISA fiduciary issues and IRS and DOL audits discusses the state of artificial intelligence...
MOVEit Hack Brings Vendor Assessment to Forefront
SPARK Institute members provide guidance on how advisers can both prepare for and respond to participant data concerns stemming from...
Fidelity Latest Victim of MOVEit Hacks via Vendor PBI
PBI Research Services announced that more than 371,000 customers at client Fidelity had personal data exposed in the breach.
How to Protect Retirement Savings Online
Individuals should register on their recordkeeper’s website and regularly monitor online retirement accounts, according to the DOL’s Lisa Gomez.
Does Swing Pricing Have a Time Zone Problem?
Several House Democrats expressed concern to SEC officials that a hard close at 4 p.m. Eastern time would discriminate against...
Experts: Plan Committees Need Consistent Focus on Cybersecurity
Communicating digital safeguards to participants and engaging IT teams are key, experts said at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference.
Are Your Clients Insured Against Cyber Threats?
Experts share tips for how plan sponsors can protect themselves from the increasing threat of cybersecurity attacks and evolving litigation.
CalPERS, CalSTRS Hit By Third-Party Cybersecurity Breach
The public employee retirement systems are working to notify people with exposed accounts.
IAA: SEC’s Pending Adviser Proposals Are Redundant, Inconsistent
A letter from the industry association outlines what it calls overlap and inconsistencies between them.
SEC Cyber Proposals Receive Mixed Feedback From Industry
Many comments offered tepid support for the SEC’s goal and asked for greater flexibility in reporting and rule harmonization.