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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.
November 25, 2024
Trump Picks Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor SecretaryShe co-sponsored the PRO Act, which makes it harder for companies to classify staff as independent contractors.
November 22, 2024
Expect Secure 3.0 and a Major Tax Bill Next YearTax cuts will likely be fast-tracked in 2025 as Secure 3.0 takes shape, a former DOL official says.
November 18, 2024
DOL Seeks More Data to Launch Retirement Savings Lost and Found DatabaseLabor wants to make the database live by Dec. 29.
November 06, 2024
5 Ways Trump's Election Could Affect Life and Annuity PlayersThe climate for rollover sales standards and federal estate taxes will change.
October 30, 2024
Cetera Launches Regulatory Risk-O-MeterThe new resource is designed to help advisors measure and navigate developing regulatory risks.
October 29, 2024
What the Election Could Mean for SEC, DOLChanges will be afoot at the regulatory agencies, especially if Trump wins the White House.
October 09, 2024
Merrill Asks Judge to Dismiss Ex-Advisor's Suit Over Deferred CompThe advisor said he forfeited $500,000 in unvested funds allocated to an award plan.
October 07, 2024
Top DOL Official Sees a 'Nonsensical' Reality at Heart of Fiduciary FightThe current state of best-interest regulation is too complicated for retirement investors to understand, says Ali Khawar.
September 26, 2024
Sen. Warren Lists 29 Life, Health and Annuity Sales IncentivesShe doesn't like the incentives, but you might.
September 23, 2024
DOL Appeals Two Rulings Halting Fiduciary RuleTwo federal court decisions temporarily stopped the rule from taking effect.