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DOL Fiduciary Rule
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The DOL Fiduciary Rule is a U.S. Department of Labor regulation that requires financial advisors and brokers who provide investment advice on retirement accounts (like IRAs and 401(k)s) to act in their clients’ best interests. It expands the definition of “fiduciary” under ERISA, aiming to reduce conflicts of interest, increase transparency, and protect investors from biased advice driven by commissions or fees.
Breaking: DOL Reverts to 5-Part Fiduciary Test After Retirement Security Rule is Struck Down
Following court action this week vacating the Biden-era 2024 Retirement Security Rule, the Labor Department restores its longstanding fiduciary standard and signals no immediate plans for a replacement
DOL Lets Biden-Era Fiduciary Rule Die in Court
Soon-to-be-vacated 2024 “Retirement Security Rule” effort could be replaced by a new Labor Department proposal as early as May 2026
DOL Abandons 2024 Fiduciary Rule Appeal
The action prompted comments from former EBSA Assistant Secretary of Labor Lisa Gomez
DOL Seeks Third Extension on Fiduciary Rule Action
The next deadline is scheduled for the end of October
DOL Issues Brief Defending Employer Forfeiture Practices
The amicus brief urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to uphold a decision issued in the case of Hutchins v. HP, Inc.
Chavez-DeRemer to Testify on DOL Priorities Before House Committee Thursday
New Labor Secretary may address fiduciary rule, ESG rule and decision to rescind 2022 guidance on cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
Rash of ERISA Lawsuits an Emerging Challenge: 2025 NAPA 401(k) Summit
Brian Graff says proliferation of lawsuits tops list of industry concerns during opening general session at industry’s biggest event
All 50 States Now on Board with NAIC Best Interest Annuity Rule
New Jersey becomes last state to adopt the NAIC standard for annuity sales applying to insurance agents and companies (but not to advisors working within ERISA-covered retirement plans)
Reps. Foxx, Scott and Wagner Honored as 2024 Champions of Retirement Security
Insured Retirement Institute honors trio in part for demonstrated opposition to DOL fiduciary rule efforts
DOL Fiduciary Rule, ESG Considerations Likely DOA Under Second Trump Term
Trump Administration expected to abandon current DOL rulemaking effort; eliminate or limit fiduciaries' consideration of ESG factors when selecting plan investments