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Exclusive: Top Labor official says, “If we think there is some continued abuse that hasn't been adequately addressed, we'll figure out what to do."

While much of the wealth management industry cautiously mulled over the potential impact of the fiduciary rule, digital-first firms were quick to celebrate.

Merrill Lynch's John Thiel was pleased the new regulation addresses several "practical concerns" made during the comment period.

Banks and credit unions are not prepared for the onslaught of change that began Wednesday.

Industry groups takes side on the newly issued fiduciary rule.

One bank executive says "the beauty of the digital wealth management platform is that it can be offered at a very low cost."

Why some industry experts say long-term interest rates may soon reach historic lows; plus, will change come to the Social Security windfall elimination provision?

Rep. Ann Wagner of Missouri called on Congress "to stop this ill-advised rule."

A rundown of the big numbers to watch surrounding the Department of Labor's newly announced fiduciary rule.

The program allows retiring advisors and their junior brokers to work out their own financial arrangements during the first two years of the five-year program.

“A great win for the middle class," a proponent says, as others note the changes already occurring at planning firms.

The advisor often feels as if the bank's viewpoint is this: “Thanks for bringing us a revenue stream, now leave and be thankful we even gave you a job.”

Voices: The fiduciary rule is not complicated. If you don’t want the responsibility of being an advisor, don’t call yourself an advisor or imply you are one.

Since 2012, Bats jumped ahead of Nasdaq to become the second-biggest operator of U.S. stock exchanges and got into currency trading, the world's biggest asset class.

Misguided assumptions among emerging-market bears have created investment opportunities after years of disappointing returns for the asset class, a Capital Group manager says.

Readers are split over using Excel for financial planning. Some extol the simplicity of spreadsheets, others are firmly of the view that financial planning software is necessary for advisors to remain relevant.

As the fiduciary rule pressures firms to develop products and platforms, they must realize I.T. has a seat at the table in the decision process, says Putnam Investment's new chief technology officer.

The timeline for implementation is extended, and proprietary products won’t be effectively banned.

There are pros and cons to these standalone smaller offerings.

Voices: Abuses in investment advice need to be stopped. But a law without teeth is worse than no law at all.