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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #75

The Fiduciary Rule: Mistaken Beliefs This is my 75th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. The fiduciary regulation has been in effect since

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #73

Recordkeeper Investment Support for Plan Sponsors This is my 73rd article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s (DOL’) fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. In Angles article #70, I discussed three

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #72

Advice to Advisors: The “Wholesaler” Exception This is my 72nd article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. In my Angles post #70, I discussed

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #70

The Fiduciary Rule and Recordkeeper Services This is my 70th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. Almost all of my Angles articles have

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #68

Recommendations of Distributions: The SEC Joins the Fray This is my 68th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. In 2013, FINRA put its

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #67

Fiduciary Rule: From the DOL to the SEC This is my 67th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s (DOL) fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions, and related developments in the securities laws. It now seems certain that

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #66

Concerns About 408(b)(2) Disclosures This is my 66th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. Because of the change in the definition of fiduciary advice

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #65

Unexpected Consequences of Fiduciary Rule This is my 65th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. The fiduciary and best interest standards of care, as

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #64

What Does the Best Interest Standard of Care Require? This is my 64th article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. The best interest standard of

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Interesting Angles on the DOL’s Fiduciary Rule #63

Policies and Procedures: The Fourth BICE Requirement This is my 63rd article about interesting observations concerning the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule and exemptions. These articles also cover the DOL’s FAQs interpreting the regulation and exemptions and related developments in the securities laws. On August 31, the Department of Labor

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