DOL
Get the latest news and insights on the Department of Labor's moves around the fiduciary rule, other financial regulations, enforcement actions and more.
Proposed: The DOL Fiduciary Standard Is Unworkable
By Bob ClarkOne expert believes that the advisor industry is ill equipped to grasp what it really means to operate under a fiduciary standard.
August 01, 2016
Broker-Dealers Embrace DOL's Best Interest Contract ExemptionSeveral insurance carriers have indicated they will attempt to comply with the DOLs best interest contract exemption rather than exiting certain lines of business.
July 28, 2016
7 secrets DOL may squeeze out of health plan sponsorsThe proposed Schedule J could show outsiders how an employer is doing.
July 28, 2016
7 secrets DOL may squeeze out of health plan sponsorsThe proposed Schedule J could show outsiders how an employer is doing.
July 28, 2016
DOL, SEC Fee Scrutiny Sparks Shift to Passive InvestingUse of passively managed funds and ETFs at indie BDs and wirehouses will continue to accelerate, says Broadridge.
July 26, 2016
Justice Dept. Tallies Cost to IRA Investors of No DOL Fiduciary RuleLawsuits against the DOL's rule moved forward, but the DOJ defended it in a separate court.
July 24, 2016
U.S. Chamber: DOL overstepped its authority with fiduciary ruleAn investor attorneys' group has challenged NAFA's lawsuit claim that the DOL lacks the authority to regulate IRAs.
July 22, 2016
Heightened mortality, DOL rule take toll on life/annuity salesIt is not yet clear if recent heightened mortality is a long-term trend or a short-term anomaly.