Fiduciary Rule

Keep in mind that there is no fee structure free of conflict, cheaper doesn’t mean better and recommendations don’t come in a vacuum, says investment strategist Jess DeGabriele.

Higher compliance requirements, and their associated costs, may drive firms to look for partners.

Although enactment takes place on June 9, the DOL could issue more changes before the full effect of the rule is felt, says attorney Ilene H. Ferenczy.

On the same day that the DOL announced the fiduciary rule start date, Calpers, reminded everyone why the rule was necessary, says adviser Nir Kaissar.

The DOL recently released a FAQ to help plan sponsors understand their role before the fiduciary rule goes into effect.

Industry group hoped for more time to makes sense of ‘murkiness’ before June 9 implementation date.

There is "no principled legal basis" to do so, Labor Secretary Acosta says.

The regulation’s debut is approaching and the Department of Labor is already talking about fixes. Here is what to look out for.

The regulation’s debut is approaching and the Department of Labor is already talking about fixes. Here is what to look out for.

From financial regulation to student loan to taxes, here is what the Trump Administration has done so far in his first 100 days in office.

The retirement industry is relieved to have the new DOL secretary confirmed so he can start working on pressing issues.

Alexander Acosta must reckon with a June 9 deadline amid a tense political debate.

Employers should be preparing to conduct more due diligence on those advising their plans, says financial adviser John Ludwig.

Advisers should be prepared to explain what they have to gain from the client relationship, no matter how federal regulation ultimately unfolds.

Three important things plan sponsors need to know about the DOL’s decision to push back the implementation date.

The Labor Department will now conduct a review with an eye toward amending or rescinding it.

Advisers could get more clarity thanks to a temporary enforcement policy for the new Fiduciary Rule.

With an eye toward potential repeal, Alexander Acosta told senators that he will abide by President Trump's executive memorandum and review the rule's impact.

Industry insiders question wisdom of reform that would limit contributions during the NAPA 401(k) Summit.

Law school dean Alexander Acosta has said little about hot-button Labor issues and faces big choices that will divide Trump supporters.