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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.
Scalia Sworn In as New Labor Secretary
By Melanie WaddellAttorneys see a Labor fiduciary rule released any day now and surmise what it may entail.
September 13, 2019
Reconciling Rollover Advice With Reg BI and DOL Fiduciary StandardAdvisors who provide rollover advice must exercise caution to ensure compliance with both regimes.
August 27, 2019
How the BDs of the Year Are Prepping for Reg BI"It's been a long haul. I don't know how much more best interest we can get into our procedures," said The Investment Center's Ralph DeVito.
July 09, 2019
DOL, IRS Must Collaborate on Prohibited IRA Transactions: GAODOL and IRS need to set up a memorandum of understanding or other mechanism to collaborate on oversight of such transactions.
June 21, 2019
GAO Asked to Investigate Impact of DOL Fiduciary RuleLabor's fiduciary rule, which was finalized in 2016 after nearly six years of effort, was vacated by a federal court last year.
May 28, 2019
Industry Officials Forecast DOL Fiduciary Rule's FutureLabor Secretary Alexander Acosta spills the fiduciary beans to Congress; the OCC plans its own fiduciary updates; and NAIFA-NY sues over fiduciary reg.
February 21, 2019
DOL's Acosta Broke Law as US Attorney by Giving Jeffrey Epstein Sweetheart Deal: JudgeEpstein pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges and served 13 months in Palm Beach County jail.
December 12, 2018
DOL Blocks State Benefit Plan Payment RulesA new ERISA preemption letter ruling could have implications for the fiduciary rule fight.