Fiduciary Rule

Financial advisors can still be held liable for violating impartial conduct standards even though the fiduciary rule has been delayed until 2019.

The regulation's enforcement provisions will not take effect until July 1, 2019, the Labor Department said.

The department's proposal furthers efforts to undo the controversial regulation.

Preston Rutledge, who has years of federal government service experience, ‘is not a divisive figure' and is expected to seek bipartisan input on topics such as the fiduciary rule.

Preston Rutledge, who has years of federal government service experience, ‘is not a divisive figure' and is expected to seek bipartisan input on topics such as the fiduciary rule.

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Where does the buck stop when mistakes occur? The Standard’s Ken Waineo explains their responsibility.

Moving funds into an advised account constitutes fiduciary investment advice and must be monitored carefully.

Moves by Nevada and others threaten to create compliance confusion.

The regulation enacted in June spurred employers to update their plan design and investment menus and some are even shopping for new advisers.