An agency spokesperson said he had no idea what caused the increase.
State regulators says annuity suitability rules may have to be adjusted on the state level to conform with the DOL rule.
The FTC reminded consumers that credit report problems can prevent them from buying a car or a home.
The SEC's investor advocate says a fiduciary duty on B-Ds could cause confusion about the standard of care.
The low rates make it hard for workers to build a sufficient nest egg, conservative think tank researchers said.
Retail investors are hurt by a system that pits the interests of broker-dealers against them, said ICI and SIFMA experts.
The IRS is warning about two tax scams.
The group blames tech changes, low productivity growth, smaller income increases for higher skills, and an aging population.
Advisors shouldn't promote the CFP mark in a way that besmirches other designations, panelists at an FPA conference said.
Its director said MSRB should focus more on helping regulated entities with compliance.
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