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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.
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Coming in August
By Melanie WaddellLabor's new reg flex agenda says the conflict of interest rule would amend the definition of "fiduciary."
May 15, 2023
DOL Drops Rollover AppealThe move likely means a new fiduciary proposal addressing rollover advice is imminent, ERISA attorney Fred Reish says.
May 11, 2023
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Plan Coming Soon, Top Official SaysLisa Gomez, the official in charge of the fiduciary rulemaking, also noted that Secure 2.0 implementation was underway.
May 05, 2023
Raymond James Preps for DOL's Independent Contractor ProposalLeaders at Raymond James say they're getting ready for both best- and worst-case scenarios.
April 28, 2023
New Bill Seeks to Clarify Independent Contractor StatusThe Financial Services Institute cheered the bill, saying it would protect the status of independent advisors.
April 26, 2023
Senate Panel Approves Labor Secretary NomineeJulie Su will now get a confirmation vote in the full Senate.
April 25, 2023
How Banking Woes Create Business for AdvisorsScott Curtis, head of Raymond James' Private Client group, explains the firm's growth goals, regulatory pressures and outlook on the industry.
April 19, 2023
Prudential Agrees to Group Life Claim Changes in DOL SettlementThe insurer agreed to limit challenges based on the insureds' insurability after Labor took issue with denied claims.