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DOL Fiduciary Rule Is Long Overdue, CFP Board's Top Lawyer Says
By Melanie WaddellLeo Rydzewski discusses why he thinks the time is now and addresses insurance industry objections.
March 05, 2024
FSI Asks Court to Strike Down DOL Independent Contractor RuleThe new rule is arbitrary and capricious, FSI and its coalition partners argue.
February 29, 2024
California Governor Signs Annuity Best Interest Sales Rule BillGavin Newsom's support for the NAIC approach could stop the DOL fiduciary definition proposal.
February 29, 2024
Nationwide Exec to Senate: DOL Fiduciary Rule Would Hurt WorkersThe fiduciary fight is a "major distraction" from efforts to boost retirement savings, Eric Stevenson said.
February 27, 2024
Senate Panel Advances Su Nomination as Labor SecretaryThe acting DOL leader now awaits a floor vote at the discretion of the Senate majority leader.
February 26, 2024
Sanders to Hold Closed-Door Vote on Su as Labor SecretaryJulie Su has been the acting Labor secretary since March 2023.
February 26, 2024
Will DOL's Rule Lay an Accidental Fiduciary Trap?The fiduciary rule proposal leaves ambiguity that some say could have a chilling effect on financial guidance.
February 23, 2024
DOL: Retirement Plan Administrator Embezzled $5.5MA firm and its owner transferred assets from 17 plans into their own corporate accounts, the department says.