Hearing on the Impact of the Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule
January 1, 2018
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The Frame
The hearing examined the regulatory burden and market impact of a rule requiring financial advisors to act in their clients' best interests when managing retirement assets, which directly affects the cost and availability of investment advice for millions of Americans.
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Financial Advisors
The rule mandates specific standards of conduct for advisors managing retirement accounts.
Retirement Account Holders
The rule changes the legal standard of care required from those providing investment advice for their retirement savings.
Financial Services Industry
Firms must adjust compliance procedures and business models to align with the fiduciary standard.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 13, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities, and Investment.
- The primary subject was the impact of the Department of Labor (DOL) fiduciary rule on capital markets.
- Witnesses included representatives from AARP, the American Council of Life Insurers, the American Action Forum, the Financial Services Institute, and SIFMA.
- The hearing included the submission of written statements from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Credit Union National Association, and the National Taxpayers Union.
- The record includes a statement from Phyllis C. Borzi, the former Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
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Why It Matters
The hearing examined the regulatory burden and market impact of a rule requiring financial advisors to act in their clients' best interests when managing retirement assets, which directly affects the cost and availability of investment advice for millions of Americans.
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Regulatory Tension
The hearing highlights the intense conflict between consumer protection mandates and industry-led concerns regarding regulatory compliance costs.
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