DOL
Get the latest news and insights on the Department of Labor's moves around the fiduciary rule, other financial regulations, enforcement actions and more.
RIAs, reps plan to drop small clients under DOL fiduciary rule: Fidelity
By James J. GreenReps and RIAs alike expect added costs to comply, and a shift away from variable annuities.
March 18, 2016
3 strategies for annuity carriers bracing for DOL fiduciary rule impactWait and see, or take action? Annuity carriers have a choice about how to prepare for the coming fiduciary guidelines.
March 17, 2016
LPL, Edward Jones Pre-DOL Rule Shifts: Smart Moves or Overreaction?Industry watchers share their views on the merits and drawbacks of such an approach by several broker-dealers.
March 16, 2016
LPL Cuts Prices, Account Minimums Ahead of DOL Fiduciary RuleThe independent broker-dealer also plans to offer a fund-only brokerage IRA to meet the new fiduciary standard.
March 16, 2016
DOL Rule Will Mean Cheaper Annuities, More Robo-Advice: CerulliThe rule will spur a period of innovation for BDs and product manufacturers, Cerulli predicts.
March 16, 2016
Perez: DOL Took Fiduciary Rule Comments Seriously, Made Changes"At the end of our process, we look forward to explaining the changes we made and how we intend to proceed," Labor Secretary Perez said.
March 15, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Change Financial Advice, According to a FiduciaryBilly Lanter, fiduciary investment advisor at Unified Trust Co., says hes worried about a "watered down" fiduciary standard.
March 14, 2016
RIAs, Reps Plan to Drop Small Clients Under DOL Fiduciary Rule: FidelityReps and RIAs alike also expect added compliance costs and a shift in products they recommend, away from variable annuities and toward managed accounts.