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Top DOL official counters that the new regulations will result in “major reform," while not ruling out additional government action.

Better diversification of revenue sources is needed for advisers to survive and thrive, says Amy Evans.

How the DOL’s proposed regulations would affect executive, administrative and professional employee exemptions.

Under the DOL’s new standard, all retirement plan advisers — and not just some — will have to put their clients’ interests ahead of their own.

In light of the DOL’s new rule, some advisers will have to define a new relationship with employers and may ask for additional fees.

The competitions are unfair, boring and exclude employees who are interested in physical activities besides walking and running, says Sonic Boom’s Danna Korn.

Plan sponsors and advisers are still able to provide generic facts about retirement savings and 401(k) plans without being subject to the DOL’s new rule.

New research from the IFEBP reveals employees’ fiscal woes are leading to increased stress, reduced productivity and higher absenteeism.

Employee benefit brokers weigh in on how the new regulation will impact their business and that of their employer clients.

Employees are uneasy about their finances and employer clients that prioritize benefits education are at a competitive advantage, new MetLife research finds.

Retirement plan advisers must rethink how they work and get paid, according to benefits attorneys and industry insiders.

Broad in scope, the final DOL ruling favors plan sponsors, but also puts pressure on them to adjust to new industry realities.

Retirement plan industry experts are greeting the Department of Labor’s plans, which will force employers to be more cautious when hiring advisers, with a mix of caution and optimism.

The new listing from analytics firm miEdge is based on Form 5500 Schedule A reporting data on health insurance premiums.

Healthcare reform complexities require employers to work closely with brokers to understand how regulations relate to their company.

Teaching workers to be in the moment can develop their active listening skills and foster greater respect among team members, says eMindful’s Ruth Wolever.

Some advisers are calling it the most sweeping regulatory reform of the retirement industry in 76 years.

Young workers require a more hands-on approach when learning about insurance offerings, a new MetLife study reveals.

The insurer says internal use of its well-being program has improved employee health and productivity while achieving big savings for the company.

The ACA’s excise tax shouldn’t include contributions to HSAs and FSAs, benefit experts say, arguing that such a levy may lead employers to cut those health programs from their plans.