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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.
Fiduciary Rule to Snag BDs on IRA Rollovers
By Allen GreenbergThe DOL is likely to hold broker-dealers who chase IRA rollovers to the same fiduciary standards retirement advisors must meet, ERISA attorney Fred Reish says.
September 29, 2014
DOL Chief’s Potential Departure Wouldn’t Stop Fiduciary PlanIn the unlikely event Labor Secretary Perez replaced Holder as attorney general, "stalwarts" like Borzi would keep DOLs fiduciary fires burning, observers said.
August 20, 2014
DOL Seeks Feedback on Brokerage Windows in 401(k)sThe range of investments available in the "window" and how much disclosure workers get about them are some of the questions DOL wants answered.
July 09, 2014
FSI poll: 90% of advisors oppose DOL fiduciary redraftNinety-one percent of advisors said they opposed the DOL redraft in FSIs 2013 poll.
July 09, 2014
FSI poll: 90% of advisors oppose DOL fiduciary redraftNinety-one percent of advisors said they opposed the DOL redraft in FSIs 2013 poll.
July 09, 2014
DOL Fiduciary Redraft Opposed by 90% of FSI Advisors: FSI PollAdvisors say the DOL should not redefine fiduciary under ERISA, according to an FSI poll. Most advisors also think the GOP will win the Senate.
July 01, 2014
White House Getting Involved With DOL Fiduciary RedraftThe White Houses National Economic Council will be performing industry outreach regarding the DOL's fiduciary redraft, according to industry officials.
June 16, 2014
DOL Fiduciary Rule in 2016?It may be 2016 before a new rule is in effect, and even thats a long shot, says Groom Law Group's Steve Saxon.