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Former EBSA Head Campbell to DOL: Re-Propose Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie WaddellBrad Campbell, former head of EBSA, said Wednesday that he has been urging the DOL to “re-propose” its fiduciary regulation, but Phyllis Borzi, current EBSA head, tells AdvisorOne a re-proposal isn't coming.
March 07, 2011
At ASPPA 401(k) Summit, Opportunity and 'Exemption' Dominate DiscussionAn uncertain regulatory environment means opportunity for advisors to enter the 401(k) market, Brian Graff, executive director and CEO of ASPPA, told AdvisorOne at the Las Vegas conference.
March 01, 2011
More Professionals May Be Subject to FiduciaryOn March 1, the Department of Labor (DOL) will hold public hearings on its proposed amendments to the term “fiduciary.” The Securities Industry…
December 28, 2010
DOL to Hold Hearing March 1 on Fiduciary Proposal, Webcasts on Jan. 4The Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) plans to hold a public hearing on March 1 in Washington on its…
October 21, 2010
DOL Issues Proposed Rule Clarifying Fiduciary DefinitionThe current arcane fiduciary rules "really interfere with the ability of the Department and fiduciaries to understand where the lines are being drawn, and to protect beneficiaries and participants."
November 19, 2009
DOL Extends Investment Advice Effective Date, Then Withdraws RuleDOL says it intends to publish separately a proposed rule that conforms to the PPA statutory exemption relating to investment advice
November 17, 2009
DOL Extends Investment Advice Effective DateAdditional time needed to consider legal and policy issues