Commission-based investors want to keep their accounts, regardless of the fiduciary rule.

"People like you ought to be held to a higher standard because you know better," a judge tells former adviser Charles Banks.

Postponement serves no purpose, because honest consideration will not change the regulation.

A federal judge ruled that the ex-Barclays advisor had been unfairly forced into FINRA arbitration, where a panel had ruled against him.

Big firms are asking for more time, while investors and even some advisers are asking the Labor Department to keep the rule intact.

Active managers face headwinds despite an overall positive outlook for the U.S. economy that’s taken hold since the election of President Trump.

The famed manager claimed he was ousted by a "cabal" of executives who wanted a larger share of his bonus.

A new rule addresses double jeopardy, but doesn’t apply in older cases.

The prominent Wall Street lawyer makes a strong argument to skeptical lawmakers that he will be a tough cop on the beat if confirmed.

A higher standard of client care can still be enforced in the marketplace, fiduciary supporters say.

As a channel, we must get better at attracting and retaining HNW assets.

The Lyxor FTSE Italia Mid Cap PIR ETF is the only one compliant with a new Italian law that offers tax breaks for certain investment plans.

With an eye toward potential repeal, Alexander Acosta told senators that he will abide by President Trump's executive memorandum and review the rule's impact.

The senator isn't waiting for attorney Jay Clayton's confirmation hearing to ramp up her opposition.

Branch traffic is down, but the typical middle-market branch customer is not the best prospect for advisers anyway.

Most funds will have until December to comply with the SEC’s new rules, while complexes with more than $1 billion in net assets have until 2019.

The former adviser allegedly pocketed more than $300,000 from trades involving pharmaceutical stocks.

If Acosta is confirmed, one of his most immediate decisions will be how to handle the Obama-era regulation. Labor department officials say they expect him to bring a conservative approach.

Nearly 60% of investors would explore changing firms if forced to switch, according to a J.D. Power study.

The barred broker used $2.5 million in client funds to buy a waterfront home in Rhode Island, authorities say.