Compliance November 7th, 2023 Hamas Financing Brings Regulator’s Attention to Cryptocurrency Representatives of the Treasury Department and the CFTC said at a SIFMA conference that crypto is a general compliance issue,...
Data & Research November 7th, 2023 Money Markets Experience Highest 401(k) Investment Inflows in October Alight Solutions’ 401(k) index also revealed 14 of the month’s 22 trading days favored fixed-income funds.
Client Service November 7th, 2023 RIAs Already Spread Thin, Even as Clients Want More Services, Fidelity Finds The firm’s RIA benchmarking survey revealed a drop in new client assets and identified an opportunity to be more ‘proactive’...
Deals & People November 7th, 2023 OneDigital Offers 401(k) Solution by Principal to Small Business Clients OneDigital advisers will use Simply Retirement by Principal, with the goal of streamlining the process of setting up a retirement...
Products November 7th, 2023 Morningstar, Envestnet Partner on Personalized IRAs Targeting All Balance Sizes The managed accounts service will be powered by fintech IRALogix and is aimed at IRA holders without an adviser.
Compliance November 6th, 2023 CFA Releases New Definitions for Sustainable Investing Terminology intended to create system to communicate responsible investment practices accurately and consistently, according to CFA.
Deals & People November 6th, 2023 Advisory M&A News – 11/6/23 Hub acquires Renaissance Benefit Advisors Group and Franklin Financial Group; CAPTRUST adds Normann Financial; and Mercer Advisors snags Singh Advisory.
Compliance November 6th, 2023 Small Businesses See Many Obstacles to Plan Creation, Lack Awareness of SECURE 2.0 A survey from Capital Group found that businesses with fewer than 50 employees often lacked awareness of key provisions in...
In Practice November 6th, 2023 Adviser Talks: Phil Sherman On Behavioral Finance (Video) Sherman, of Deschutes Investment Consulting, discusses the importance of communication style and language in reaching participants.
Client Service November 3rd, 2023 Digital 529 Payments Drive Ascensus Accounts Past $1B Payments on the platform are predicted to skyrocket in the coming year, in part due to the ability to pay...
In Practice November 3rd, 2023 The PLANADVISER Interview: Jose Minaya, CEO, Nuveen The head of TIAA’s asset management arm discusses his leadership style, focus on in-plan retirement income and how the financial...
Deals & People November 3rd, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves – 11/3/23 T. Rowe Price elects Donnelly as independent director; Global investment manager names new COO; BlackRock head of retirement named to...
In Practice November 3rd, 2023 Open Enrollment Means Open Door to Participant Conversations While open enrollment season is generally seen as too crowded to push 401(k) saving, it is a time for many...
Compliance November 2nd, 2023 House Republicans Subpoena ESG Advocates The Judiciary Committee has called the CEO of As You Sow to testify in December.
Data & Research November 2nd, 2023 Morningstar Releases Ratings for States’ 529 Plans Only two received a gold rating among the 54 tax-advantaged education saving plans assessed.
Products November 2nd, 2023 Investment Product & Service Launches – 11/2/23 Vanguard to expand municipal bond ETF lineup; Planswell expands free offering to retirees; John Hancock Investment Management expands ETF lineup;...
Compliance November 2nd, 2023 Maximum Benefit and Contribution Limits Table 2024 Maximum Benefit/Contribution Limits for 2019 through 2024, with a downloadable PDF of limits from 2014 to 2024.
Products November 1st, 2023 Fidelity Launches CITs With Alternative Investment Exposure Nation’s largest recordkeeper seeks to bring direct real estate investing to plan participants.
Compliance November 1st, 2023 Safeguarding Proposal Remains Unpopular in Investment Industry The same criticisms of the proposal linger, but the SEC is continuing to push ahead.
Data & Research November 1st, 2023 US Consumers Cite Credit Card, Medical Debt as Common Culprits Delaying Retirement 30% of pre-retirees said credit card debt is putting post-work plans on hold, according to a new study by ScoreSense,...