DOL Invites Comments on In-House Retirement Fund Managers
Published Date: 1/21/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Labor is asking for public feedback on rules that let in-house asset managers handle employee benefit plan assets under special conditions. These managers must create clear policies and get yearly independent audits to keep things fair and transparent. Comments are open until February 20, 2026, and this helps protect workers’ retirement money without adding big costs.
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In‑House Asset Managers Must Adopt Policies and Audits
If your company runs an in‑house asset manager (INHAM) for employee benefit plans, the manager must develop written policies and procedures and obtain an independent annual INHAM exemption audit with an audit report to each plan under Prohibited Transaction Class Exemption 96‑23. The Department of Labor submitted this information collection to OMB with comments due February 20, 2026, and estimates 20 respondents, a total annual burden of 940 hours, and $560,000 in annual other costs.
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