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December 14, 2023
Why the Annuity Industry Needs a Fiduciary StandardEliminating the systemic problems caused by commissions will unlock vast new pools of assets and attract new users.
December 13, 2023
Would New DOL Fiduciary Rule Curtail Advice Access? No Way, Consumer Groups TestifyAt a DOL hearing, the Consumer Federation of America called this industry argument "a scare tactic."
December 12, 2023
BD, Insurer Groups Blast Fiduciary Plan at DOL HearingLabor's rule "is overly broad, unnecessary, and inconsistent with existing federal regulations," says a SIFMA lawyer.
December 12, 2023
DOL's Gomez Lays Out Fiduciary Rule's Chief GoalsDOL's two-day public hearing on its new fiduciary plan kicked off Tuesday, with more than 40 groups set to testify.
December 11, 2023
DOL Fiduciary Rule Hearing Starts TuesdayMore than 40 groups have requested to testify during the two-day online hearing.
December 04, 2023
A Closer Look at the DOL's Proposed Rollover RuleThe updates would maintain a commitment to ensuring that fiduciary advice is provided in retirement investors' best interest.
November 27, 2023
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Rein In Use of Advisor-Like TitlesTitles like "financial planner" and "wealth manager" may convey a relationship of trust, the department says.
November 21, 2023
Advisor: DOL Rollover Fee Disclosure Plan Would Hurt AnnuitiesThe higher cost of annuities versus other options could deter investors, says the president of LCM Capital.
November 20, 2023
Debate: Will the New DOL Fiduciary Rule Hurt Retirement Investors?Two professors disagree on the extent to which advisors would limit their counsel should these protections be enacted.
November 16, 2023
DOL Fiduciary Rule May Require All Rollover Options' Fee InfoIndependent insurance agents might need outside help to find all the needed numbers, NAFA webinar speakers said.