Fiduciary standard

The board will release new proposed revisions and seeks additional public comments.

Harmonizing a potential SEC regulation with that of the Labor Department is tricky business, experts say.

New solutions offer plenty of features but lack focus.

Speaking to hundreds of industry executives, Jay Clayton said his agency can't simply supplant the Department of Labor.

The products protect clients against losses, but significant caveats emerge in the fine print.

Chairman Jay Clayton says the regulator is drafting a rule proposal to harmonize standards for brokers and advisors.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

Moves by Nevada and others threaten to create compliance confusion.

Mounting regulatory concerns and technology pressures have left advisors looking for outside help, new research shows.

Staying current with where the regulation stands can be hard. Here's what advisors need to know now.