Legislation also would require defined-contribution plans to make lifetime income disclosures, and allow small employers to combine plans.
Independent broker-dealers expected to be hardest hit, with a 22% loss in revenue.
Selection process will be like a suitability standard on steroids, requiring an analysis like those done by a financial planner.
A financial scandal showing harm to the unsuspecting public — even if conducted outside the advice industry — will live on in the minds of voters and politicians.
Some broker-dealers and RIAs are turning to third parties to begin the tough task of educating advisers on the new regulation. <b>(Plus, <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/fiduciary-focus" target="_blank">find the answers to all of your questions on the fiduciary rule</a>.)</b>
Deputy assistant secretary Timothy Hauser also says liability exposure is relative to portfolio size, so regulation shouldn't prevent serving clients with modest assets.
Douglas Wayne Studer agreed to be barred from the securities industry.
Hybrid strategy between active management and index funds needs to perform and be cheap.
Robert Muh prevailed over four candidates vying for the position, including the governor running for reelection, Robert Keenan.
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Most don't expect they could pass a hacking-preparedness test if the SEC came knocking, or even know all the compliance factors they are responsible for, according to a new Financial Planning Association study.
Adapting to regulatory changes has been a struggle, meaning the nontraded REIT industry's worst fears have come true.
Increasing collaboration is at the top of the agenda for the new president of the North American Securities Administrators Association.
Voya allegedly took a "substantial portion" of the fee charged for investment advice, even though Financial Engines did the bulk of the work.
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The insurer, which is moving to a "self-directed call center" approach for certain investment products, is among the few companies which has publicized plans for compliance with the DOL rule.
Brokerage firms tend to win disputes over promissory notes.
Coordinated exams in 20 states reveal need to improve policies, procedures to protect seniors.
Staff recommendations on a potential rule to raise retail investment advice standards are being considered by commissioners, but a proposal is not imminent.
