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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.
Let the DOL Oversee Association Health Plans? No Way
By Matthew J. SmithA fraud fighter says the DOL has a bad track record when it comes to shutting down fake plans.
February 26, 2018
FSI Backs DOL’s Association Health Plan ProposalThe independent advisor trade group could offer health insurance to members if Labor expands access to association health plans.
February 05, 2018
DOL, SEC Fiduciary Rules Likely in FallAny SEC rule will be crafted in such a way to attempt to avoid any challenge by any outside party, a lawyer says.
January 05, 2018
Trump's Team to Let Major Disability Claim Regs Take EffectDOL officials say commenters provided little evidence that the regulations would drive up costs.
December 04, 2017
Level Fee Trend Survives Fiduciary Rule DelaysThe DOL fiduciary rule has created a big shift that is most prominent among advisors who provide retirement-related advice for major financial firms.
November 28, 2017
Ron Rhoades Sees Grim Fiduciary Rule FutureRhoades, a fiduciary rule proponent, doubts the full rule will go into effect during the Trump administration.
November 27, 2017
‘Full Speed Ahead’ With DOL Fiduciary Compliance Despite DelayWith the OMB's approval of the Labor Department's 18-month fiduciary rule delay having most assuredly kicked in (approval was anticipated within a week or two at press time in early November), should advisors put the brakes on compliance?
November 16, 2017
DOL Unit Prepares Multi-Employer Health Purchasing ProposalThe OMB is putting a draft of the proposal, which has not been released, through a regulatory review.