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The DOL fiduciary rule: What is fiduciary investment advice?
By Marcia WagnerExcerpts from Marcia Wagner's new book, "The Advisors Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule," published by The National Underwriter Company.
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.
July 28, 2016
7 secrets DOL may squeeze out of health plan sponsorsThe proposed Schedule J could show outsiders how an employer is doing.
July 28, 2016
DOL, SEC Fee Scrutiny Sparks Shift to Passive InvestingUse of passively managed funds and ETFs at indie BDs and wirehouses will continue to accelerate, says Broadridge.
July 26, 2016
Justice Dept. Tallies Cost to IRA Investors of No DOL Fiduciary RuleLawsuits against the DOL's rule moved forward, but the DOJ defended it in a separate court.
July 24, 2016
U.S. Chamber: DOL overstepped its authority with fiduciary ruleAn investor attorneys' group has challenged NAFA's lawsuit claim that the DOL lacks the authority to regulate IRAs.