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The DOL is likely to hold broker-dealers who chase IRA rollovers to the same fiduciary standards that retirement advisors must meet.

Regardless of which political party prevails in next months midterm elections, Democrats and Republicans alike understand that one way to fatten the governments wallet is by cutting retirement tax incentives.

Markets rise and fall. We know that. But do we need a better argument for closer regulation of self-directed brokerage accounts in 401(k)s than the decline in the Dow over the past month?

A government takeover will have devastating consequences not only to the industry itself, but to the average American worker.

Miss any of the action at the Center for Due Diligence conference in San Antonio, Texas? Here are some of the big headlines.

Some of the same plaintiffs' firms behind the biggest 401(k) lawsuits are now getting creative and more sophisticated, and returning to courtrooms with new allegations that will take more time and money to defend.

While consumer advocates favor a stricter approach which would compel brokers to act in a clients best interest much of the financial lobby is dead-set against them.

With the right provider, a plan sponsor can find plenty of help and relief in a 3(16) arrangement. But be careful who you pick for the job.