Labor Department Finalizes Retirement Security Rule to Safeguard Workers' Savings
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 19:12
Labor Department Cracks Down on Retirement Savings Advice
The Labor Department announced its finalization of the Retirement Security Rule, which aims to protect American workers' retirement savings. The rule requires trusted investment advice providers to offer prudent and honest advice without overcharging.
Key Points:
- The rule updates the definition of an investment advice fiduciary
- Fiduciaries must avoid conflicts of interest and act in retirement savers' best interests
- Financial institutions need to address conflicts of interest and ensure compliance with new guidelines
Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su emphasized the importance of protecting retirement investors from improper recommendations and conflicts of interest.
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