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DOL wins fiduciary rule case in Texas
By Melanie WaddellTexas federal trial Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn ruled in favor Wednesday of the Labor Department in the case brought by nine plaintiffs against Labors fiduciary rule.
February 08, 2017
What's Keeping Advisors Up at Night?Fidelity surveys point to regulatory issues; the firm offers tips on how to manage as DOL stays in the headlines.
February 08, 2017
DOJ Tells Texas Judge to Postpone Ruling on Fiduciary Rule"It would not serve judicial economy to issue a ruling at this point," in light of President Trump's order, DOJ said.
February 08, 2017
The Future of the DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Be Decided This WeekAs a federal judge in Texas has ruled in favor of the Labor Department, clarity could be coming soon.
February 07, 2017
Indexed Annuities Exemption Would Ease DOL Fiduciary BurdenWhile fixed indexed annuities would potentially be ineligible to take advantage of the BICE under the fiduciary rule, the DOL has proposed a class exemption.
February 07, 2017
Finance, insurance groups react to Trump's executive ordersMany in the finance industry supported Donald Trump for president expressly because they hoped for the type of decisive action that arrived Friday.
February 07, 2017
Sen. Warren: Fiduciary Rule Delay Would Hurt Financial Services FirmsDelay would be a slap in the face to financial services companies that have already invested in compliance, Warren tells acting DOL Secretary Edward Hugler.
February 06, 2017
Details emerge on Trump's fiduciary rule directiveHere's a closer look at President Donald Trump's executive order directing the Labor Department to undertake an assessment of its fiduciary rule.