Fiduciary standard

The regulation permits more exemptions from fiduciary duties, but may itself be replaced by the incoming Biden administration.

Existing regulations that protect investors and deliver clarity to the industry must be preserved by the incoming administration, writes Financial Services Institute CEO Dale Brown.

With a new administration, the regulator has an opportunity to renew its focus on a key pillar of its mission.

Big changes to regulations and retirement planning could be in the mix following the Democrat’s election victory.

Insiders see a Democratic administration backing tightened investor protections as industry advocates look to tax legislation.

Director tenures, nominations and committees are changing after an independent task force identified weaknesses.

Expenses fell by 20 basis points and risk-adjusted returns climbed 92 bps, according to the study.

Tools from Betterment, Vestwell and FiduciaryShield make it easy for planners to become retirement plan advisors, but they need to think twice before jumping in.

More than 95% of comment letters submitted were opposed to the Labor Department’s proposed rule, according to a new analysis.

Ben Meng’s downfall raises questions about who would succeed him in a job that attracts so much unwelcome attention, not to mention navigate a pandemic.