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SIFMA, FSI Join Suit to Strike Down DOL Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie WaddellThe trade groups join insurance industry groups in asking a court in Texas to vacate the rule.
June 25, 2024
Labor Secretary Considers Rewrite of Pension Risk Transfer RulesJulie Su, the acting DOL head, told Congress she's looking at issues such as private equity ownership and reinsurance.
June 20, 2024
Ed Slott: IRAs Are a Ticking Tax Bomb"It would almost be malpractice for any financial or tax advisor to ignore the coming tax storm," Slott says.
June 14, 2024
Kitces: Salespeople Should Have Gotten a Break in DOL Fiduciary Rule"You can't regulate them out of existence," but they shouldn't be giving advice, the XYPN co-founder says.
May 28, 2024
3 Big Gaps in the DOL's Case for Its New Fiduciary RegsEven with the best data the department can find, many of the potential benefits or harms are unknowable.
May 28, 2024
Ed Slott: Your Clients Have a Big 401(k) Rollover ProblemEmployees leaving companies need more help understanding their options and the tax consequences, Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.
May 24, 2024
9 Groups File New Suit Challenging DOL Fiduciary Rule RegsThe ACLI, IRI and other plaintiffs have accused officials of failing to analyze the changes' potential impact properly.
May 24, 2024
New Health Insurance Suit Could Affect DOL Fiduciary Rule LitigationThe plaintiffs are questioning how well officials considered objections and analyzed the regulations' impact.