OMB completes review of DOL fiduciary rule

OMB completes review of DOL fiduciary rule
The Labor Department cleared the last step in the regulatory process before release of its final rule.
APR 05, 2016
The Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of the Labor Department's fiduciary rule, paving the way for the imminent release of the final regulation. The OMB concluded its regulatory review of the fiduciary rule on Sunday, according to an Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs webpage. OMB's sign-off is the last step in the regulatory process before the Labor Department can release its final draft to the public, which is expected to occur Wednesday, April 6. The Department of Labor submitted its rule, which would make a fiduciary of anyone providing investment advice in retirement accounts, to the OMB for review in January. The Labor Department proposed the rule in April last year.

Latest News

Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Nine-month electronic trading freeze and share lending program at the center of dismissed claim.

RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone

Meanwhile, Rossby Financial's leadership buildout rolls on with a new COO appointment as Balefire Wealth welcomes a distinguished retirement specialist to its national network.

Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500
Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500

With a smaller group of companies driving stock market performance, advisors must work more intentionally to manage concentration risks within client portfolios.

Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker
Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker

Professional athletes are often targets of scam artists and are particularly vulnerable to fraud.

Schwab touts AI as its biggest growth lever at investor day
Schwab touts AI as its biggest growth lever at investor day

The brokerage giant tells Wall Street it will use artificial intelligence to reach clients it has never been able to serve — and turn the technology's perceived threat into a competitive edge.

SPONSORED Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

SPONSORED Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline