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Chamber of Commerce May Sue Over DOL Fiduciary Rule
By Melanie WaddellThe lobbying group says it may sue or seek legislation if the final rule fails to address "significant concerns" raised during the comment period.
February 09, 2016
Most Advisors Don’t ‘Fully Understand’ DOL Fiduciary Rule: Eaton VanceThere will be an enormous educational effort for the industry to try to understand" the impending fiduciary rule, says Eaton Vance's John Moninger.
February 04, 2016
How annuities will be transformed by the DOL fiduciary ruleAfter DOLs rule is adopted this year, advisors will face a very different world when designing or selling annuities.
February 04, 2016
How annuities will be transformed by the DOL fiduciary ruleAfter DOLs rule is adopted this year, advisors will face a very different world when designing or selling annuities.
February 02, 2016
Laws requiring Congress’ approval of DOL fiduciary rule move to HouseTwo Republican bills survived the mark-up hearing with 22 Republican votes, and 14 Democratic dissenters. Both bills would give Congress the authority to vote down the DOLs rule within a 60-day period after it is ultimately finalized.
February 02, 2016
How to Kill DOL’s Fiduciary Rule: Andy FriedmanCourts don't like to give injunctions, but if opponents to the rule can get one, the rule is dead, the Washington Update analyst says.
February 02, 2016
Bills to Replace DOL Fiduciary Rule Pass House PanelBoth bills "codify loopholes that make it all too easy" for advisors to avoid their best interest obligations, says consumer advocate Barbara Roper.
February 01, 2016
Morningstar Details DOL ImpactMorningstar analyst Stephen Ellis has taken a close look at the costs the financial services industry will have to cover and the adjustments it will make…