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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 101: The fiduciary rule’s impact on IMOs
By Kevin W. Mechtley, J.D.An attorney-turned-financial consultant addresses a pressing but often overlooked question raised by the DOL rule: What does it mean for IMOs?
July 08, 2016
DOL clarifies fiduciary rule for insurance companiesThe technical correction DOL issued to BICE deals with the actuarial review of insurance companies.
July 08, 2016
DOL clarifies fiduciary rule for insurance companiesThe technical correction DOL issued to BICE deals with the actuarial review of insurance companies.
July 08, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Hearing in Texas Set for Nov. 17The federal judge in Texas overseeing the three lawsuits filed in the state against the DOL's fiduciary rule will hear oral arguments from both sides.
July 07, 2016
DOL Clarifies Fiduciary Rule for Insurance CompaniesThe DOL has issued "technical corrections" to the fiduciary rule related to BICE; meanwhile, the House introduced a funding bill that would kill the rule.
July 05, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule, duties to consumers, and the Best Interest Contract ExemptionUnder the new rule, advisors will need to document their advice and how it will help the client.
July 04, 2016
After the DOL Fiduciary Rule, Enter the Fee-Based Variable AnnuityThe long-suffering product class may be ripe for a comeback as hefty VA commissions are frowned upon under the DOL rule.
July 04, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule, duties to consumers, and the Best Interest Contract ExemptionUnder the new rule, advisors will need to document their advice and how it will help the client.