Regulation And Legislation

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Financial planners foresee little disruption to practices from DOL fiduciary rule
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 10, 2016
Financial planners foresee little disruption to practices from DOL fiduciary rule

Three investment advisers who charge fees, commissions and by the hour for their services don't anticipate big changes at their firms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 08, 2016
How the DOL fiduciary rule could affect financial adviser recruiting

Here are some ramifications the new rule may have on adviser movement in the industry.

By Danny Sarch
The silver lining to the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 08, 2016
The silver lining to the DOL fiduciary rule

Managing clients' employer-provided retirement plans increases revenue today and enhances your position on 401(k) rollovers tomorrow.

By Bloomberg
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom
FINTECH APR 08, 2016
Robo-advisers poised for DOL fiduciary rule, but unintended consequences loom

Uniformity, pressured large institutions are just two of the possible outcomes for automated investing services.

By Alessandra Malito
DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2016
DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success

The rule is described as 'workable' and a political success, though implementation remains the biggest challenge ahead.

By Jeff Benjamin
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 07, 2016
President Obama's SEC nominees are being held up by fellow Democrats

Plus: The downside of $15 minimum wage, testing your finance knowledge against NFL players, and keeping ID thieves in check

By Jeff Benjamin
Critics say DOL fiduciary rule makes too many industry concessions
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2016
Critics say DOL fiduciary rule makes too many industry concessions

While many investment advisers and their organizations praise the rule, some who formerly advocated for it believe the final version doesn't go far enough to protect investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
Podcast: The good, bad and ugly of the new rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 07, 2016
Podcast: The good, bad and ugly of the new rule

InvestmentNews' regulatory reporter Mark Schoeff Jr. discusses details of the new rule and the industry's early reaction.

By Bloomberg
How 401(k) plan advisers win under the final DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
How 401(k) plan advisers win under the final DOL fiduciary rule

Retirement plan advisers have an easier path to advising on rollovers and working with small 401(k) plans.

By Greg Iacurci
DOL acting before SEC on fiduciary rule is 'failure in public policy'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
DOL acting before SEC on fiduciary rule is 'failure in public policy'

The SEC had a mandate to set a fiduciary standard, but failed to do so before the DOL.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2016
Frequently asked questions about the DOL fiduciary rule

Answers to common sources of confusion or misunderstanding about the new regulation.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
Historical timeline of fiduciary duty for financial advice

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Going under the hood of the new DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
Going under the hood of the new DOL fiduciary rule

The Labor Department has just revealed its controversial new rule intended to raise investment advice standards on retirement accounts. Sign up for our webcast taking a deep dive into how the changes will affect your business. Register now for this free webcast <a href=&quot;https://home.investmentnews.com/clickshare/eventPurchase.do?CSProduct=investmentnews-event&amp;CSEventId=1259&quot;_blank&quot;>here</a>)</i></b>

By InvestmentNews Staff
DOL releases final fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
DOL releases final fiduciary rule

Here is your first look at the actual regulation detailing requirements for advice to retirement accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
DOL set to unveil 'streamlined' fiduciary rule

Labor Department lays out the final version of its regulation to raise investment advice standards for retirement accounts. <a href=&quot;https://home.investmentnews.com/clickshare/eventPurchase.do?CSProduct=investmentnews-event&amp;CSEventId=1259&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Sign up</a> for our webcast taking a deep dive into how the changes will affect your business.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
From Hillary Clinton to Charles Schwab, top quotes on the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
From Hillary Clinton to Charles Schwab, top quotes on the DOL fiduciary rule

Politicians, custodians, broker-dealers, wirehouses, advisers and more shared their perspectives on the landmark legislation.

By Alessandra Malito
What changes to look for in the final DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
What changes to look for in the final DOL fiduciary rule

Advocates, opponents of the rule seek similar alterations, and we'll likely know Wednesday if they were made.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Three ways to take advantage of shortcomings in the DOL fiduciary rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 06, 2016
Three ways to take advantage of shortcomings in the DOL fiduciary rule

Advisers can use the rule's deficiencies to rise above the competition in navigating the new landscape.

By David Lyon
The DOL fiduciary rule could push these firms' variable annuity sales even lower
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 06, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule could push these firms' variable annuity sales even lower

Only one firm, MetLife, posted any substantial gains, as market volatility and fixed indexed annuities cut into VA business.

By Greg Iacurci
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 06, 2016
Despite industry fears, DOL's fiduciary rule is just more of the same

Scan of recent orders and reports from SEC, Finra shows the advice industry is already feeling the effects of fiduciary.

By Bruce Kelly