Industry stakeholders are now looking to Massachusetts to see how aggressively the state enforces the rule and gain insight into how other states may follow suit.
Advisor News
Democrats Oppose DOL Investment Advice Rules as Convention Begins
The Democratic VP, Kamala Harris, co-signed an Aug 6th letter criticizing the DOL proposal.
Former regulator Borzi takes on Reg BI and the DOL exemption
Phyllis Borzi roundly criticizes the DOL class exemption that would allow retirement plan advisors to receive commissions.
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.
Tamar Frankel Paper: “The Regulators’ Conflicts of Interest”
Tamar Frankel, Professor Law Emerita at Boston University, published a hugely important criticism of SEC’s Reg BI.
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.
