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For opponents of the DOLs fiduciary rule, delaying implementation may provide a path of lesser resistance. Still, insurance carriers and financial industry professionals can't afford not to continue with compliance efforts.

As a candidate, Trump said he would scrap Dodd-Frank, Congresss attempt to legislate new rules that would prevent a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis.

U.S. District judge in Texas hears arguments challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.

Stay in touch with changes to the DOL fiduciary rule as ThinkAdvisor/Investment Advisor's Washington Bureau chief Melanie Waddell discusses implications of President-elect Trump's administration on the rule.

Securities and Exchange Commission Mary Jo White is leaving her job as the Trump administration takes power in January 2017.

If the Trump administration is able to dismantle the DOL fiduciary rule, either through administrative action or through legislation, all bets are off regarding the 4 pending lawsuits against the rule, says an ERISA expert.