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What Firms Must Disclose Before a Rollover Under New DOL Rule
By Thomas D. GiachettiInvestors must have access to information about costs, conflicts of interest and alternatives to rolling over their assets.
January 03, 2024
Bernie Sanders Applauds DOL Fiduciary RuleThe plan "levels the playing field" by applying "a uniform advice standard to retirement investments," the senator said.
January 03, 2024
Schwab Urges DOL to Withdraw 'Ill-Fated' Fiduciary RulePeter Morgan, Schwab's general counsel, told Labor that its plan is "a solution in search of a problem."
January 02, 2024
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Be Crushed in Court: SIFMAThe trade group told Labor to abandon the rule, which it calls "more troublesome" than previous fiduciary proposals.
January 02, 2024
DOL Pushes Insurance Officials on Fiduciary Duty vs. Best InterestDuring a hearing on Labor's new fiduciary rule, Labor asked insurance industry advocates to explain the difference.
December 28, 2023
DOL Denies Second Request for More Time on Fiduciary Rule CommentsSenators had sent letters to Labor on Dec. 20 asking officials to extend the comment period beyond Jan. 2.
December 21, 2023
Senate Democrats Press DOL for More Time on Fiduciary Rule CommentsThe proposal has "serious implications and potential repercussions," the senators wrote.
December 21, 2023
Why the DOL Hearings Generated More Heat Than LightMaybe the fiduciary definition proposal weakens the fiduciary concept.