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Schwab Urges DOL to Withdraw 'Ill-Fated' Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie WaddellPeter Morgan, Schwab's general counsel, told Labor that its plan is "a solution in search of a problem."
December 28, 2023
DOL Denies Second Request for More Time on Fiduciary Rule CommentsSenators had sent letters to Labor on Dec. 20 asking officials to extend the comment period beyond Jan. 2.
December 21, 2023
Senate Democrats Press DOL for More Time on Fiduciary Rule CommentsThe proposal has "serious implications and potential repercussions," the senators wrote.
December 21, 2023
Why the DOL Hearings Generated More Heat Than LightMaybe the fiduciary definition proposal weakens the fiduciary concept.
December 20, 2023
Alicia Munnell Praises DOL Rollover Rule, Blasts New Social Security 2100 ActThe CRR director once supported the long-debated bill but says a newly added provision would "cause chaos."
December 19, 2023
Ed Slott: 8 Top Retirement, Tax Priorities for Advisors in 2024The IRA expert highlights what to focus on when it comes to existing and looming retirement-related rules.
December 14, 2023
Why the Annuity Industry Needs a Fiduciary StandardEliminating the systemic problems caused by commissions will unlock vast new pools of assets and attract new users.
December 13, 2023
Would New DOL Fiduciary Rule Curtail Advice Access? No Way, Consumer Groups TestifyAt a DOL hearing, the Consumer Federation of America called this industry argument "a scare tactic."