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The DOL's promised temporary enforcement reprieve of the fiduciary rule isn't stopping confusion in the marketplace, say industry plaintiffs appealing a Texas court ruling in favor of the rule.

Industry experts tell what might be in store for them and their businesses as the fate of the DOL fiduciary rule remains up in the air.

In spite of GOP promises to attack Dodd-Frank, nothing has happened yet, in part due to fights over the ACA and Trump nominees.

At least one of SEC chair nominee Jay Claytons clients, Valeant Pharmaceuticals, has disclosed that its being investigated by the SEC -- and Claytons disclosure form also shows deep ties to Goldman Sachs, where his wife works as a wealth manager.

The Trump administration is highlighting the fiduciary rule as one of several Obama-era regulations that it says are too burdensome and should be undone.

More broker-dealers, registered advisory firms, insurance companies, and wire houses can expect to submit comments on the proposed delay before the comment period closes on March 17.

Brokers and advisors who can provide strategic insight for winning workforce initiatives will strengthen partnerships with key customers and build a long-lasting foundation for success.

The Department of Labors fiduciary rule has been pushing advisors to reevaluate their business models, even though the rule's fate is currently uncertain.