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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 Warns About Use of Crypto in 401(k)s, Releases Guidance
By Melanie WaddellThe department has serious concerns about exposing plan participants to direct investment in cryptocurrencies.
February 16, 2022
DOL Fiduciary Rule Supporters Flock to Capitol Hill to Brief LawmakersStaffers on Capitol Hill have been getting questions ahead of the proposal's expected release, Maureen Thompson of the CFP Board says.
February 11, 2022
DOL Seeks Feedback on Climate Risk in Retirement PlansOne question is if any annuities help savers manage climate-related financial risk.
February 03, 2022
Annuity Group Sues DOL Over Fiduciary RuleFACC says the department has tried to put a major rule change in an introduction.
January 24, 2022
Supreme Court Rules 7th Circuit Erred in Annuity Plan Fiduciary CaseThe justices ruled 8-0 that a 403(b) plan can have ERISA problems, even if it offers participants many choices.
January 14, 2022
Biden's Key DOL Pick Gomez to Get Senate VoteIf confirmed by the full Senate, ERISA attorney Lisa Gomez will be the point person on helping Labor shepherd a new fiduciary rule.
January 06, 2022
Expect Reg BI Enforcement Actions, DOL Rollover Crackdown in 2022Susan Schroeder, Phyllis Borzi and others discuss big developments afoot at the SEC and Labor Department.
January 04, 2022
Biden Renominates Gomez to Key DOL PostThe Senate HELP committee will consider the nomination of Lisa Gomez to lead EBSA on Jan. 12.