Although the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) new Fiduciary Duty Rule is set to become effective on April 10, 2017, President Trump has taken action that may delay and possibly prevent the rule from becoming effective. On Feb. 3, 2017, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum that directs the secretary of the DOL to reanalyze the economic and legal impact of the Fiduciary Duty Rule.
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