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DOL Wins Fiduciary Rule Case in Texas
By Melanie WaddellCongress "gave the DOL broad discretion" to protect retirement investors, the decision says.
February 08, 2017
The Future of the DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Be Decided This WeekAs a federal judge in Texas has ruled in favor of the Labor Department, clarity could be coming soon.
February 07, 2017
Indexed Annuities Exemption Would Ease DOL Fiduciary BurdenWhile fixed indexed annuities would potentially be ineligible to take advantage of the BICE under the fiduciary rule, the DOL has proposed a class exemption.
February 07, 2017
Finance, insurance groups react to Trump's executive ordersMany in the finance industry supported Donald Trump for president expressly because they hoped for the type of decisive action that arrived Friday.
February 07, 2017
Sen. Warren: Fiduciary Rule Delay Would Hurt Financial Services FirmsDelay would be a slap in the face to financial services companies that have already invested in compliance, Warren tells acting DOL Secretary Edward Hugler.
February 06, 2017
Details emerge on Trump's fiduciary rule directiveHere's a closer look at President Donald Trump's executive order directing the Labor Department to undertake an assessment of its fiduciary rule.
February 06, 2017
What’s Next for DOL Fiduciary RuleSorting through the confusion that followed release of two memorandums from the White House on Friday about the status of the rule.
February 03, 2017
Advisors Mixed on Trump’s DOL Rule ReviewRIAs at TDAI conference expect to keep their competitive edge since they are already fiduciaries.