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New DOL Fiduciary Rule Defies Court Ruling, Insurance Groups Argue
By Melanie WaddellLabor Department officials exaggerate how much authority ERISA gives them, the groups say.
July 12, 2024
Immediate Annuity Income Target Rises 6%The average premium fed into deferred income annuity searches increased 5%, Cannex data found.
July 12, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Mania: What's Happening and Where It's HeadedLawmakers and opponents of the rule are piling on, but lawyers urge advisors to keep pace with compliance.
July 11, 2024
Life Insurers Have $234B in Exposure to ApartmentsMore than 4% of annuity assets might be tied to multifamily housing, according to a new Moody's report.
July 09, 2024
Retirees Worry About Security, Bills: NationwideBut the share who have a strategy to protect assets against market risk is growing, Nationwide finds.
July 08, 2024
Life and Annuity Tech Firm IMS Reports Breach Affected 6.1M PeopleFor some clients, the records lost included Social Security numbers, payment card information and medical treatment information.
July 08, 2024
House Panel to Vote on Resolution to Kill DOL Fiduciary RuleThe House Education and Workforce Committee will vote on the measure Wednesday.
July 05, 2024
Putting Retirement Portfolios to Work to Produce IncomeAt Morningstar's conference, Christine Benz and others discussed retirement needs and income strategies to meet them.