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Get the latest news and insights on the Department of Labor's moves around the fiduciary rule, other financial regulations, enforcement actions and more.
Debate: Should IRAs Be Removed From DOL Oversight?
By Robert Bloink and William H. ByrnesPassage of the Simplifying Modern Access to Retirement Tools for Savings Act would mean that the accounts would no longer be subject to Labor's prohibited transaction rules.
June 30, 2026
Trump Nominates Acting Secretary to Head DOLKeith Sonderling has been acting Labor secretary since Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned in April.
June 22, 2026
Debate: Is This a Good Way to Regulate Retirement Plan Investments?The DOL's new safe harbor proposal would protect plan fiduciaries when they pick investments using a prudent process.
June 15, 2026
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Advisors Don't Mince Words on DOL's Plan for Alts in 401(k)sThinkAdvisor polled advisors on their views about Labor's proposal. Here's what they said.
May 05, 2026
With Alts in 401(k)s, DOL Hopes to Spur Product InnovationEBSA head Daniel Aronowitz envisions investments that widen the pool of available asset classes while still mitigating risks.
April 28, 2026
The Real Reason DOL Is Clearing the Way for Alts in 401(k)sLabor's plan is meant to stem the tide of ERISA lawsuits, attorneys and retirement industry officials say.
April 27, 2026
Insurance Group Drops DOL Rollover Advice Suit"It may seem anti-climactic but we really see this as a red-letter moment," FACC CEO Kim O'Brien says.
April 24, 2026
Lawmakers Urge DOL to Scrap Indie Contractor Rule ProposalIn a letter, Democrats told acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling Friday to revive the 2024 rule.