Retirement Policy Ideas, Grasping for Fiduciary Straws, and Redefining Fees.
Tag "Fiduciary Rule"

The world of finance is unforgiving. You can’t sweet talk your way out of a bad decision and, quite often, a blunt demeanor can get a job done more effectively and efficiently than the soft ambiguity of diplomatic language.

Aiken says “There is no turning back” on DOL’s Fiduciary Rule as its momentum is “unstoppable” and regulation is “a lagging indicator.”
“Houston, the Fiduciary Has Landed.” Where Does “Fiduciary” Go From Here?
Yes, the DOL exposed the folly of treating tax-deferred vs. taxable accounts differently, but the real issue remains that “advisers” and “advisors” are not held to the same regulatory standard. With or without the current DOL Rule, this is the vital question that needs to be answered.