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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.
August 20, 2014
DOL Seeks Feedback on Brokerage Windows in 401(k)sThe range of investments available in the "window" and how much disclosure workers get about them are some of the questions DOL wants answered.
July 09, 2014
FSI poll: 90% of advisors oppose DOL fiduciary redraftNinety-one percent of advisors said they opposed the DOL redraft in FSIs 2013 poll.
July 09, 2014
FSI poll: 90% of advisors oppose DOL fiduciary redraftNinety-one percent of advisors said they opposed the DOL redraft in FSIs 2013 poll.
July 09, 2014
DOL Fiduciary Redraft Opposed by 90% of FSI Advisors: FSI PollAdvisors say the DOL should not redefine fiduciary under ERISA, according to an FSI poll. Most advisors also think the GOP will win the Senate.
July 01, 2014
White House Getting Involved With DOL Fiduciary RedraftThe White Houses National Economic Council will be performing industry outreach regarding the DOL's fiduciary redraft, according to industry officials.
June 16, 2014
DOL Fiduciary Rule in 2016?It may be 2016 before a new rule is in effect, and even thats a long shot, says Groom Law Group's Steve Saxon.
May 28, 2014
DOL to delay fiduciary redraft release until JanuaryThe originally planned August release date is delayed.
May 27, 2014
DOL to Delay Fiduciary Redraft Release Until JanuaryLabor Secretary Perez told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that the redrafting of the fiduciary proposal has been slowed down at my direction significantly.
May 06, 2014
Lawmakers’ Prodding of SEC, DOL Fiduciary Collaboration a ‘Tactic,’ Consumer Groups SayLawmakers want SEC to go first on fiduciary because BDs and insurers expect to find the commission's rule more favorable, suggests CFA's Barbara Roper.
April 30, 2014
Thomas Perez, DOL’s Cautious Fiduciary Advocate: The 2014 IA 25 ProfileLabor Secretary Thomas Perez is being credited with re-energizing the DOLs bid to amend the definition of fiduciary under ERISA. But he's proceeding carefully.