Positioning Asset Managers to Capitalize on the Opportunities Created by the DOL Fiduciary Rule

February 1, 2016

This whitepaper is DST kasina’s initial take on select aspects of the proposed DOL Fiduciary Rule and its impact on asset management firms. We highlight the implications of selected aspects of the rule to help business executives think about, and plan for, any changes to their distribution and marketing strategies that may be required.

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