The rule is expected to have sweeping consequences for the financial industry, which has lobbied against the regulation since it was first proposed in 2010. And like the department’s “persuader rule,” which was finalized two weeks ago, this rule is expected to draw a legal challenge.

The Labor Department has heralded the rule as a boon for consumers that avoids unduly burdening the financial industry.

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