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Barb Van Zomeren: 5 Things Plan Sponsors Should Know About The DOL’s Fiduciary Rule

  1. Similar to proposal, final rule replaces 1975 regulations
  2. “Recommendation” key to a finding of fiduciary investment advice
  3. Rule includes specific examples of communications that are not recommendations
  4. ‘Investment education’ further clarified
  5. Best interest contract (BIC) exemption remains

Source: Employee Benefit News
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