Daniel Akaka

• The Next Congress

  By Kenneth Silber  |  May 24, 2012

  This year’s congressional elections hold considerable potential to reshuffle power on Capitol Hill.

• Next Steps for Congressional Action

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  June 1, 2010

  As Investment Advisor went to press in mid-May, lobbyists and Congressional staffers were optimistic that the Senate would finish a vote on Senator Christopher Dodd's...

• Fiduciary Amendment to Reform Bill on Tap Today in Senate; Dodd Lays Out His Case

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 6, 2010

  Senators Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii) and Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) plan to introduce on Thursday, May 6, their amendment to Senator Chris Dodd's financial services reform bill requiring brokers to adhere to a fiduciary duty

• Fiduciary Standard Back in Play in Dodd Reform Bill

  By Staff Writer  |  May 2, 2010

  A uniform fiduciary standard for all providers of advice is back on the table in the Senate.

• Fiduciary standard back in play in Dodd reform bill

  By Staff Writer  |  April 30, 2010

  A uniform fiduciary standard for all providers of advice is back on the table in the Senate. Supporters, including financial planners, said Friday, April 30, that...

• Sens. Akaka/Menendez Press to Include Fiduciary Duty for Brokers in Final Reform Bill

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 23, 2010

  Investors and consumer groups urging Senate to co-sponsor Akaka/Menendez provision

• Dodd Bill: Industry Groups See Worms In That Can

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  November 11, 2009

  The Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2009 discussion draft is long enough to have room for many troubling provisions, insurance industry Congress watchers say.