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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.
Lisa Gomez Laments DOL's Big Swings Between Presidents
By Rob BurgessPeople in the industry "just want rules that they can manage and deal with," the Labor official turned consultant says.
August 20, 2026
How Advisors Can Help Small-Business Clients Offer Retirement PlansOnly about half small firms do so, according to the Labor Department.
August 04, 2026
New Bill Kills DOL Oversight of IRAsThe SMART Savings Act would prevent Labor from resurrecting a fiduciary rule.
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.