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FSI Backs DOL’s Association Health Plan Proposal
By Melanie WaddellThe independent advisor trade group could offer health insurance to members if Labor expands access to association health plans.
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.
November 16, 2017
Advisors Must Act in Customers' Best Interest: DOL SecretaryAlex Acosta said EBSA will go after retirement advisors in material breach of the standards.
November 15, 2017
DOL Ready to Enforce Fiduciary Rule: AcostaIf firms are willfully violating the best-interest standard, which took effect June 9, Labor will use its enforcement authority, Acosta told lawmakers.
November 02, 2017
DOL Files Official Delay of Fiduciary RuleThe delay should be approved by OMB in a week or two, lawyer Reish says. Barbara Roper doubts the complete rule will ever take effect.