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DOL fiduciary rule reaction on Twitter
Big DOL fiduciary rule news requires a big reaction — at least on Twitter. Here's what people were saying about the news that the rule will become applicable beginning June 9
Advisers want Congress to increase HSA contribution limits
Congress might double contribution limits separately if health care bill falls apart in Senate, consultant says.
Vermont poised to become latest state to set up retirement plan for small businesses
It would be the ninth state to pass legislation creating a plan, and differs from other states' auto-IRA and marketplace approaches.
Critics say Finra proposal on unpaid arbitration awards doesn’t go far enough
Finra president and chief executive Robert Cook promises organization will revisit issue.
Regulation, politics dominate adviser concerns, survey finds
Inflation worries grow, but still rank at bottom, Fidelity says.
Phyllis Borzi says opponents of DOL fiduciary rule face uphill climb to further delay or dilute it
Former assistant Labor secretary who crafted the rule says President Trump won't be able to get rid of it simply because he doesn't like it.
Acosta declines to extend delay of DOL fiduciary rule
Labor Secretary finds no legal basis to delay implementation; rule to become applicable June 9
How 401(k) advisers can bullet-proof themselves against litigation risk under DOL fiduciary rule
Tons of 401(k) advisers will be prone to litigation come June, and advisers need to know where the pitfalls lie and how best to protect themselves.
Use of multiple record keepers could hurt defendants in 403(b) lawsuits
In a potential indication of how judges will rule in the other university lawsuits, Emory and Duke will have to defend allegations that using multiple record keepers breaches their fiduciary duty.
Democratic senators criticize Acosta for rushing to conclusion on DOL fiduciary rule
Sens. Murray, Warren, Booker and interest groups say that the labor secretary has only met with opponents of the regulation.
President Trump signs resolution killing state auto-IRA rule
Five states have vowed to forge ahead with plans to create retirement programs, but the president's actions may slow development in other states.
Indexed, variable annuity sales slump as DOL fiduciary rule looms
Uncertainty around the rule may be contributing to tentativeness from advisers and distributors.
DOL fiduciary rule opponents, lawmakers call for further delay at House hearing
Opponents cite new evidence of harm to small account holders
Finra set to invest more in examiner training, provide more clarity on enforcement choices
CEO Robert Cook responds to concerns he's hearing during listening tour, Finra360 initiative.
How to serve clients during a Trump presidency
Help your clients see that overrating Mr. Trump's impact — for good or ill — could result in biased financial decisions.
Crapo calls for ‘bipartisan, common-sense’ reform of financial regulations
Senate Banking Committee chairman says regulatory burden 'is becoming as big an issue as the tax code.'
Courts’ interpretations of 401(k) fiduciary laws are changing
The prudence requirement in being gauged based on the portfolio in aggregate but also on individual investment options.
Broker-dealers are seeing a cut in annual SIPC assessments; will advisers see the same?
The Securities Investor Protection Corp. has replenished its coffers from the financial crisis and is now cutting its assessments to B-Ds. Will the savings stop there?
Finra chairman John Brennan says DOL rule has raised standard for financial advice
Says fiduciary rule will become the 'way business is done' — even if it is repealed.
Finra slaps broker with six-month suspension for failing to report $1 million in tax liens
Kevin Graetz was also fined $10,000 for not updating U4s over seven years.
