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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 Faces Another Delay
By Melanie WaddellThe department is grappling with two fiduciary-related lawsuits and other regulatory priorities.
September 12, 2022
Advisors Cast a Wary Eye on 401(k) AnnuitizationIn an advisor survey, most respondents said offering annuitization as a default option at retirement would be harmful.
September 12, 2022
Wells Fargo to Pay $145M Over Company Stock in Its 401(k) PlanWells Fargo and a plan trustee caused the plan to overpay for stock, according to the Labor Department.
September 08, 2022
Private Equity Firms Face Life Insurer Safety Questions at Senate HearingRepublicans backed private firm owners of life insurers; Democrats had questions for regulators.
September 07, 2022
Texas Judge Says HIV Drug Mandate Violates Religious FreedomThe judge also ruled that the panel managing the ACA preventive measures list is violating the Constitution.
September 07, 2022
Plan Sponsors Should 'Exercise Caution' Before Adding Crypto: Wendy Von WaldVon Wald helps plan fiduciaries get insured, and minimize the odds that they'll need the insurance.
September 01, 2022
DOL Orders Wells Fargo to Pay $22M Over Whistleblower RetaliationSenior manager who was fired had repeatedly voiced concerns regarding conduct that violated relevant financial laws.
August 31, 2022
Small RIAs Likely Breaking New DOL Rollover Rule Without Knowing It: ERISA LawyerMany small firms are unaware of the rule and lack a compliance officer, Faegre Drinker partner Fred Reish says.