Regulators (including the DOL) seem intent on splitting the baby in half by allowing two incompatible business models – one fiduciary with no self-dealing fees, the other non-fiduciary with conflict-of-interest fees – to coexist within the same market. Does this mean “fiduciary” has lost its inherent advantage?
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![Does “Fiduciary” Matter Anymore?](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/yellow-street-signs-1444793-660x395-505x306_c.jpg)
Was “fiduciary” done in by over-saturation? Or was it the victim of a super successful negative campaign? Or is there something missing in our analysis?
![Exclusive Interview: Blaine Aikin says DOL Fiduciary Rule’s “Lasting Impact Lives On”](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Aikin-Blaine-2019-660x395-505x306_c.jpg)
Here’s an inside look at what’s been making all those headlines the last few years, and maybe what might be making headlines in the next few years.
![Why Phyllis Borzi is Now Pessimistic On the Plight of a Uniform Fiduciary Standard](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/6750857759_4d78b9d01d_b-660x395-505x306_c.jpg)
“In 5 years, I think investors will be considerably worse off if SEC does go forward with its proposals without substantial change.”
![What Will the Fiduciary Standard Look Like in Five Years?](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/future-1239052-660x395-505x306_c.jpg)
Still, if one has confidence the marketplace will drive the industry towards focusing on the best interests of clients, then a de facto fiduciary standard can emerge organically, without overt reliance on regulators.
![The SEC’s “Best Interest” Proposal – A Step Forward or a Set Back?](https://fiduciarynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/stairs-1172589-660x395-505x306_c.jpg)
We asked financial professionals across the nation for their thoughts on the SEC’s effort. As you might imagine, it’s clear Regulation Best Interest has some good points and some not-so-good points.
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