With its announcements of May 22, 2017, starting with an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Labor confirmed that, absent last-minute action in the courts or by Congress, its new “investment advice” fiduciary definition and related exemptions will become applicable on June 9, on the terms specified on April 4. DOL also updated its stated enforcement policy for 2017 and released a third set of FAQs, which primarily address transition period issues.
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W. Mark Smith, marksmith@eversheds-sutherland.com
