The initial reaction to the DOL Fiduciary Rule was mixed, now we are beginning to see some Fiduciary Implications. Big players are already making moves to ease compliance, most notably Charles Schwab, and the speed with which this is happening means some benefits may quickly accrue.

So, what have been the fiduciary implications thus far, and what might follow?
The absolute most encouraging fiduciary implications I saw all week was this news about Schwab dropping loaded funds.  Post-DOL fiduciary rule, Schwab dumps load funds as advisors yawn That’s good news because it indicates the market moving to help you with your quest for lower cost investments, and Schwab moving means others will have to follow, despite what they may say.
Inasmuch as the fiduciary implications are technically limited to qualified investments, i.e. your tax favored investments like 401(k) and IRA assets, theoretically only a fraction of your investments are ‘protected’ by the new fiduciary rule. Still, I think once the smart players go to the effort of compliance with the DOL fiduciary rule, they will go ahead and apply it themselves to non-qualified money. Mind you, the SEC is talking about its own fiduciary rule for non-qualified money, and there will be plenty of resistance from the industry. SEC Joins Battle on Broker Bias That Could Remake Industry
Frankly, having a more uniform framework which applies across qualified and non-qualified money will be a better thing, certainly for investors, as the industry will be compelled to comply, limiting the chances of shutting out smaller investors. Keep in mind that the DOL rule makes it relatively easy to choose to walk away from small accounts – whether personal or business – as a rational business decision. Walking away entirely will be an entirely different equation.

Now that we have a glimpse at the fiduciary implications, let’s take a minute on world markets.
First, let’s consider some context for the prior remarks. This is a fascinating article about the future of the asset management industry. I pulled it first for the excellent bubble chart on invested funds. I put it here, though, because it gives you some insight into the industry dynamics. Asset Managers, Prepare to have Your Business Disrupted
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I find it hard to internalize the rapid rise of China as an economic power. These few charts give a good primer on where things stand. These 4 maps show how China is dominating global trade
I admit I don’t agree with George Soros much, probably at my own peril. This time, though, he makes a good deal of sense. Soros says China looks ‘eerily’ like the US in the run up to the financial crisis
At the same time, Japan’s woes seem to worsen. In Shocking Finding, the Bank of Japan is Now a Top 10 Holder in 90% of Japanese Stocks

Now, you deserve to lighten up some.
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