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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.
Unchartered waters: Why this IMO is seeking FI status under DOL rule
By Warren S. HerschThe DOL fiduciary rule will likely mean cuts in commissions, and more standardized payouts, for agents and advisors, says Clarity 2 Prosperity CEO Jason Smith.
August 10, 2016
IMOs take on enhanced sales role under the new DOL ruleThe Department of Labor's new fiduciary standard recognizes independent marketing organizations (IMO)s that broker financial products. But so far, only six IMOs have applied to be such "financial institutions."
August 09, 2016
Fight Brews in Kansas, Texas Courts Over DOL Fiduciary RuleA fight is brewing in Kansas and Texas courts over whether to allow advocates and opponents of the DOL's fiduciary rule to state their case.
August 08, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule: What is fiduciary investment advice?Excerpts from Marcia Wagner's new book, "The Advisors Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule," published by The National Underwriter Company.
August 08, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule: What is fiduciary investment advice?Excerpts from Marcia Wagner's new book, "The Advisors Guide to the DOL Fiduciary Rule," published by The National Underwriter Company.
August 03, 2016
Proposed: The DOL Fiduciary Standard Is UnworkableOne expert believes that the advisor industry is ill equipped to grasp what it really means to operate under a fiduciary standard.
August 02, 2016
DOL rule could erase indexed annuity gains next yearLIMRA Secure Retirement Institute expects strong Indexed annuity sales growth this year, followed by a downturn in 2017.
August 01, 2016
DOL finalizes sweeping overtime pay changeThe salary threshold for those entitled to overtime pay will double under a new Department of Labor rule scheduled to go into effect in December.