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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.
October 04, 2021
Senate Panel Plans Thursday Nomination Hearing for Key DOL OfficialIf confirmed, Lisa Gomez would lead the Employee Benefits Security Administration as it prepares a new fiduciary rule.
September 27, 2021
Trade Groups Urge DOL to Extend Fiduciary Rule Compliance DateThe groups express concern that small firms can't afford to comply with a Trump-era rule that may soon be replaced.
September 24, 2021
Agency Unveils Individual Health Producer Comp Disclosure ProgramAgents and brokers may have to start giving customers commission schedules Dec. 27.
August 27, 2021
Many Retirement Savers Don't Understand 401(k) Fees: GAOMore that 41% of survey respondents thought they didn't pay any fees on their 401(k), the office reports.
August 20, 2021
DOL's Lifetime Income Annuity Interim Rule Is Flawed, ERISA Lawyers SayThe lifetime income illustrations are confusing, the lawyers say.
August 09, 2021
DOL Rules on ESG Investments Land at OMBBiden has asked that the plan related to ESG investments in retirement accounts be published by September.
July 30, 2021
Biden Picks Benefits Lawyer to Head Labor's EBSAIf confirmed, Gomez would join Labor as it works on its new fiduciary rule.
July 28, 2021
Financial Groups, Firms Push for a Biden Order on Retirement SecurityBiden should convene cabinet leaders to address issues like Social Security, Medicare and LTC, the groups say.
July 26, 2021
All Eyes on Gensler to Define 'Best Interest' in SEC RuleSEC Chairman Gary Gensler will likely define the term as "many different audiences" await an answer, Blaine Aikin says.
June 30, 2021
Standing Up for Advisors' Independent Contractor StatusThe PRO Act, being considered by the U.S. Senate, would impose a stringent worker classification test on indie advisors.