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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.
November 06, 2024
5 Ways Trump's Election Could Affect Life and Annuity PlayersThe climate for rollover sales standards and federal estate taxes will change.
October 30, 2024
Cetera Launches Regulatory Risk-O-MeterThe new resource is designed to help advisors measure and navigate developing regulatory risks.
October 29, 2024
What the Election Could Mean for SEC, DOLChanges will be afoot at the regulatory agencies, especially if Trump wins the White House.
October 09, 2024
Merrill Asks Judge to Dismiss Ex-Advisor's Suit Over Deferred CompThe advisor said he forfeited $500,000 in unvested funds allocated to an award plan.
October 07, 2024
Top DOL Official Sees a 'Nonsensical' Reality at Heart of Fiduciary FightThe current state of best-interest regulation is too complicated for retirement investors to understand, says Ali Khawar.
September 26, 2024
Sen. Warren Lists 29 Life, Health and Annuity Sales IncentivesShe doesn't like the incentives, but you might.
September 23, 2024
DOL Appeals Two Rulings Halting Fiduciary RuleTwo federal court decisions temporarily stopped the rule from taking effect.
September 16, 2024
IRA Rollover 'Tsunami' Worries Ex-DOL OfficialIRAs lack consumer protections and should be regulated by ERISA, Phyllis Borzi says.
September 12, 2024
SEC Investor Advisory Committee Gets New Members, Tees Up 'Best Interest' DebateA panel will discuss when financial professionals are "investment advice fiduciaries"; six new members joined the committee.
September 06, 2024
Repealing DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Increase Investor Fees: CBOThe Congressional Budget Office examined the financial impact of a bill that would terminate the new rule.