"Earlier this year, we announced new protections to ensure that Americans who are saving for retirement will have access to financial advice in their best interest.... One of the first and most important efforts on this front is the publication of FAQs based on the input we've received from the financial services industry and others. These questions are an important part of the regulatory process as they allow the department to clarify important parts of the rule, and head off misunderstandings that could lead to bad results for retirement savers, or financial services professionals.... Our initial focus has been, and remains, broad compliance with the rule."

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