Phyllis Borzi roundly criticizes the DOL class exemption that would allow retirement plan advisors to receive commissions.
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Institute Initiatives & News
Institute Letter to SEC Calls for New Thinking on Disclosure
Plain language, testing and new technologies must be marshaled to battle systemic complexity in increased disclosure of Reg BI era.
John C. Bogle, 1929-2019
Webinar Virtual Discussion on the Legacy of Jack Bogle
Personal finance columnist Jane Bryant Quinn: ‘How Jack converted me and changed my life.’
“Fee-only Fiduciary Advice is Common Sense” Campaign
A new E-book for investors explains how fiduciary principles are commonsense ideas and why a fiduciary advisor is better for investors. Download the E-book.
Advocacy on SEC, State Rulemaking
Institute Comment Letter to Iowa Insurance Divison on “Best Interest Standard of Care for Insurance and Securities Professionals”
The Institute submitted a comment letter to the Iowa Insurance Division on its proposed rulemaking in light of SEC’s Reg BI.
Knut’s Views
Petition against ‘regulation by enforcement’ is a stunning case of industry disdain for rule of law
The trade groups’ petition focuses attention on the particulars of a disclosure when a recommendation entails a conflict of interest.
Institute & Industry Leaders
Groups Urge More Time to Comment on DOL Rule
Institute signs on to letter with 20 other advocacy groups requesting extension of comment period for DOL proposed rule.
