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New DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Face Lawsuit, Former Treasury Official Says
By Melanie WaddellLawsuits tanked the 2016 rule, but the new one is "less broad," Ben Harris of Brookings says.
November 02, 2023
Equitable Eyes DOL's Fiduciary Rule ApproachBut to many industry, consumer and regulator groups, the regulation drafts look similar to the 2016 effort.
November 01, 2023
Critics Take Aim at New DOL Fiduciary RuleThe plan goes too far, some critics maintain, while others see legal challenges mounting.
October 31, 2023
Draft Labor Regulations Allow Annuity CommissionsFiduciary disclosure rules would change, and sales-based awards for independent producers would be out.
October 31, 2023
Ed Slott: Yes, IRA Rollovers Are Advice Under New DOL Fiduciary RuleThat means advisors must know the tax rules for each rollover option, the IRA expert tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 31, 2023
DOL Releases New Fiduciary RulePresident Joe Biden said Tuesday "we're taking additional action to eliminate junk fees in retirement savings."
October 31, 2023
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Closes Loopholes, Biden Officials ExplainThe rule applies a fiduciary standard to retirement advice on rollovers and fixed indexed annuities.
October 30, 2023
New DOL Fiduciary Rule to Be Released Tuesday: ReportThe rule will be released for public comment at White House event with President Biden attending.