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How annuities will be transformed by the DOL fiduciary rule
By Scott StolzAfter DOLs rule is adopted this year, advisors will face a very different world when designing or selling annuities.
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…
February 01, 2016
12b-1 Fees in Crosshairs at SEC — and DOLThe SEC continues its focus on fund expenses, but DOL's fiduciary rule will take aim at such fees as well.
February 01, 2016
How Annuities Will Be Transformed by DOL Fiduciary RuleAfter DOLs rule is adopted this year, advisors will face a very different world when designing or selling annuities.
January 29, 2016
Bills to Replace DOL Fiduciary Rule to Get Marked Up on TuesdayThe proposals provide a "responsible legislative alternative" to the DOLs "controversial" fiduciary plan, says House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline.
January 29, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Rule Lands at OMB for ReviewSIFMA urges OMB to put the rule through a "comprehensive" cost-benefit analysis.