The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposal to update the definition of an investment advice fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). The updated definition of an investment advice fiduciary would apply when a financial service provider gives investment advice for a fee to retirement plan participants, IRA owners and others.
SEC’s 2024 examination priorities include fiduciary duty, disclosure of material facts relating to conflicts of interest, advertising practices, and more.
A new SEC staff bulletin reiterates standards of conduct for investment advisers and broker-dealers when providing investment advice and recommendations to retail investors.
The SEC’s 2023 examination priorities reflect the agency’s broader focus areas, emphasizing an adviser’s fiduciary duty to act in its clients’ best interest, cybersecurity, ESG, and compliance with the new Marketing Rule.
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