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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.
IMOs take on enhanced sales role under the new DOL rule
By Arthur D. PostalThe Department of Labor's new fiduciary standard recognizes independent marketing organizations (IMO)s that broker financial products. But so far, only six IMOs have applied to be such "financial institutions."
August 08, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule: What is fiduciary investment advice?Excerpts from Marcia Wagner's new book, "The Advisors Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule," published by The National Underwriter Company.
August 08, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule: What is fiduciary investment advice?Excerpts from Marcia Wagner's new book, "The Advisors Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule," published by The National Underwriter Company.
August 03, 2016
Proposed: The DOL Fiduciary Standard Is UnworkableOne expert believes that the advisor industry is ill equipped to grasp what it really means to operate under a fiduciary standard.
August 02, 2016
DOL rule could erase indexed annuity gains next yearLIMRA Secure Retirement Institute expects strong Indexed annuity sales growth this year, followed by a downturn in 2017.
August 01, 2016
DOL finalizes sweeping overtime pay changeThe salary threshold for those entitled to overtime pay will double under a new Department of Labor rule scheduled to go into effect in December.
August 01, 2016
Broker-Dealers Embrace DOL's Best Interest Contract ExemptionSeveral insurance carriers have indicated they will attempt to comply with the DOLs best interest contract exemption rather than exiting certain lines of business.
July 28, 2016
7 secrets DOL may squeeze out of health plan sponsorsThe proposed Schedule J could show outsiders how an employer is doing.