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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.
DOL Fiduciary Rule Heading to OMB as Obama Gives Final State of the Union
By Melanie WaddellAn expedited OMB review of DOL's rule could put it out before April. Legal challenges are already being prepared.
January 06, 2016
DOL's fiduciary regs may be especially bad for insurance BDsA Cerulli report warns that insurance broker-dealers face the greatest fiduciary risk among all advisor channels.
December 31, 2015
How DOL's fiduciary will change the industry, and careersWhatever its final shape, the redefinition of fiduciary under ERISA will change business models and compliance costs for many advice givers.
December 28, 2015
Before DOL Fiduciary Rule Change, Time to Act on Fees Is NowIf you're not fee-based, here's your action plan before DOL's rule takes hold, according to marketing expert Bill Good.
December 28, 2015
How DOL Fiduciary Will Change the Industry, and CareersWhatever its final shape, the redefinition of fiduciary under ERISA will affect business models, compliance costs and possibly career choices.
December 28, 2015
DOL Fiduciary Survives Omnibus ThreatYear-end spending bill did not include riders to stop DOL fiduciary rule, but Rep. Ann Wagner vows to defeat the rule in the new year.
December 21, 2015
DOL Fiduciary Rule a ‘Wild Card’ for Annuity IndustryWhile annuity providers are bracing for potential repercussions of the rule next year, sales of income-oriented annuities are expected to surge as rates rise.
December 21, 2015
Proposed DOL annuities revisions could mean big changes for advisorsAdvisors selling annuities must become familiar with the proposed revisions to ensure that their sales practices comply with the rules.