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Advisors overall are more optimistic about the Labor Department fiduciary rule, a Schwab study shows, though they think it will increase competition, too.

The Department of Labor filed a motion requesting that the three lawsuits pending challenging DOLs fiduciary rule be consolidated.

The Department of Labors fiduciary rule may restrict assets in 401(k) plans from flowing to IRA accounts, says Cerulli Associates.

As trade groups for fixed indexed annuity providers challenge the Labor Department's fiduciary rule in court, at least one insurance company is adjusting its FIA product lineup.

The fifth lawsuit against the Department of Labors fiduciary rule has been brought by a privately owned insurance agency.

Millions of retirement savers may actually lose money by not rolling over assets from 401(k) plans to IRAs, according to research from the American Action Forum.