We expect the rule to make it harder for investors to influence management.

The SEC's regulation could give some firms a way to set themselves apart from the rest.

Morningstar responds to the potential expansion of private investments and suggests adjustments to regulatory standards.

A closer look at what we expect from compliance with the final rule.

What we told regulators about the SEC’s proposed rules.

In 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor proposed the “fiduciary rule,” a regulation aimed at mitigating conflicts of interest in investment advice and ensuring that brokers act in the best interests of their clients. After the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the DOL’s final rule last spring, the SEC proposed a new standard of conduct similarly aimed at addressing conflicts of interest in April. READ MORE