WIRE Act
Summary
Sets forth diversification requirements for certain plans holding employer securities.
Establishes a tax for failure of applicable plans to meet certain notice and data requirements, with certain specified exceptions. Permits a waiver of the taxes by the Secretary of the Treasury.
Forbids trading of equity securities (other than exempted securities) acquired by an individual through employment (or other specified associations) with an issuer during blackout periods of an applicable plan.
Establishes in the Internal Revenue Service an "Office of Pension Participant Advocacy."