July 29, 2024
Second Court Halts New Fiduciary Rule, as DOL Hits BackAnother court in Texas has issued a decision to halt the rule's Sept. 23 implementation date.
July 26, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Halted by Texas CourtThe delay of the Sept. 23 effective date kicks off a "long litigation journey," an ERISA lawyer says.
July 18, 2024
Biden Administration Backs Off From Medicare Agent Pay FightOfficials have agreed to a stay that will push big changes back until after the general election.
July 16, 2024
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Defies Court Ruling, Insurance Groups ArgueLabor Department officials exaggerate how much authority ERISA gives them, the groups say.
July 10, 2024
Lawmakers Advance Two Measures to Kill DOL Fiduciary RuleA resolution of disapproval and a spending bill blocking the rule now move to the full House.
May 23, 2024
Cannex and Luma Create Annuity Shopping Tool for AdvisorsAnother company, Hexure, has added annuity quoting to its FireLight electronic application system.
May 21, 2024
Louisiana Moves to Adopt NAIC's Annuity Suitability UpdateOne question is what adoption will mean in light of the new DOL fiduciary rule requirements.
May 16, 2024
IPipeline Prepares for DOL Fiduciary Rule Tech BuildingThe firm is talking to its customers this week about what the new sales requirements will mean.
May 13, 2024
Annuity Issuer CEO Names DOL Fiduciary Rule Winners and LosersF&G's Chris Blunt also has ideas about why the in-plan annuity market may not be heaven for all.
May 08, 2024
The DOL Retirement Security Rule Promotes a Narrow WorldviewInvestment advisors are not the only financial professionals with views worth considering, the author says.