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.
Labor Secretary finds no legal basis to delay implementation; rule to become applicable June 9
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.
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.
Sens. Murray, Warren, Booker and interest groups say that the labor secretary has only met with opponents of the regulation.
Five states have vowed to forge ahead with plans to create retirement programs, but the president's actions may slow development in other states.
Uncertainty around the rule may be contributing to tentativeness from advisers and distributors.
Opponents cite new evidence of harm to small account holders
CEO Robert Cook responds to concerns he's hearing during listening tour, Finra360 initiative.
Help your clients see that overrating Mr. Trump's impact — for good or ill — could result in biased financial decisions.
Senate Banking Committee chairman says regulatory burden 'is becoming as big an issue as the tax code.'
The prudence requirement in being gauged based on the portfolio in aggregate but also on individual investment options.
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?
Says fiduciary rule will become the 'way business is done' — even if it is repealed.
Kevin Graetz was also fined $10,000 for not updating U4s over seven years.
As part of its review, Finra is seeking comments by June 29
The largest record keeper is being more aggressive than its peers in pushing fiduciary services for retirement plans and participants, observers say.
While T shares and clean shares are different, they could solve important pricing questions for the fund industry — and even obliterate many share classes.
Employees allege the firm failed to act in their best interests when managing their retirement plans.
Financial advisers can keep clients out of firing line by confirming they're alive.
