Compliance November 13th, 2023 United Airlines Sues Advisers for ‘Scheme’ to Defraud 401(k) Pilot Participants A lawsuit filed in Minnesota federal court claims an independent advisory deceived participants by taking loans from their accounts for...
Compliance November 13th, 2023 New Bill Would Require Private Fund Disclosures for Chinese Investments Senators seek to stymie Americans’ retirement savings being invested in China and other "countries of concern."
Deals & People November 13th, 2023 Advisory M&A News – 11/13/23 Hub International adds Renaissance Benefit Advisors; Wealth Enhancement Group acquires Retirement Advisory Group; Hightower announces strategic investment in Resource Consulting...
Client Service November 10th, 2023 Navigating ESG: Surveying the Landscape Knowledge about ESG, integration and greenwashing remains low, according to experts at a PLANADVISER event.
Compliance November 10th, 2023 How Advisers Can Help Close the Wealth Gap Panelists at the CFP Board’s Diversity Summit provided insights into how financial planners and advisers can reach disadvantaged communities.
Deals & People November 10th, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves – 11/10/23 CAPTRUST adds Leddy as chief compliance officer; Voya hires Harrell as regional vice president; MissionSquare names Whiting SVP, chief sales...
Compliance November 10th, 2023 Navigating ESG: Forward Thinking Panelists discuss how new ESG issues will inform investors’ focus and opportunities going forward.
Compliance November 10th, 2023 Advisers Selling Product, Not Process, in Fiduciary Rule Crosshairs Experts discuss the ripple effect of the Department of Labor’s proposed fiduciary rule amendments.
Products November 10th, 2023 Transamerica, ADP Each Add In-Retirement Plan Annuity Options With the announcement, Transamerica becomes the first recordkeeper to offer State Street’s TDF with an embedded annuity, while ADP adds...
Data & Research November 10th, 2023 CITs Surpass Mutual Funds as Preferred Investment Vehicle for DCIOs Providers of collective investment trusts are expected to target midsize and large DC plans in the coming year.
Compliance November 9th, 2023 PBGC Releases 2024 Mortality Tables The data inform potential withdrawal liabilities and benefit transfer amounts under ERISA.
Products November 9th, 2023 Investment Product & Service Launches – 11/9/23 Franklin Templeton converts mutual fund into newly listed ETF; SCG Asset Management offers equity-linked note interval fund; Voyant introduces wellness...
Products November 9th, 2023 BlackRock’s Fink Marks 30-Years of TDFs The asset manager’s CEO noted the importance of the TDF in retirement savings and a recent ETF-driven series designed for...
Compliance November 9th, 2023 Assessing Regulations and Best Practices for ESG Investing ESG experts discuss the current regulatory and business landscapes regarding ESG reporting and investing.
Data & Research November 8th, 2023 Investors, Betting on Elevated Interest Rates Into ’24, Are Favoring Fixed Income CoreData finds that 50% of respondents named fixed income as their preferred asset class for risk-adjusted returns—in part due to...
Compliance November 8th, 2023 Trade Groups Call for Longer Comment Period for Fiduciary Rule Proposals The proposals would apply fiduciary status to one-time investment recommendations such as rollovers and annuity sales.
View Points November 8th, 2023 Know the Risks Resulting From Swing Pricing, Hard Close Proposals American Trust Custody’s COO explains why plan advisers and sponsors should prepare for an increase in plan costs if the...
Products November 8th, 2023 Product Partnerships – 11/8/23 Pontera, Wealthspire expand 401(k) capabilities; Snappy Kraken marketing system now available for LPL Financial Advisors; Valley Bank partners with FusionIQ...
In Practice November 8th, 2023 AI’s Potentials, Pitfalls For Enhancing Participant Advice The retirement industry is honing in on artificial intelligence uses—and potential misuses—in improving participant interaction.
November 8th, 2023 Portability Services Network Goes Live The digital automatic portability network of the nation’s six largest recordkeepers is now live, with Alight Solutions, Vanguard and Fidelity...