Deals & People November 25th, 2024 Advisory M&A News – 11/25/24 Jared Copinga joins Prime Capital Financial; MAG Wealth Management acquires Ovation Wealth Advisors; Summit Financial secures $420M with 3 minority...
Compliance November 25th, 2024 DOL Releases Informational Copies of 2024 Form 5500s The instruction updates include how to report on pension-linked emergency savings accounts.
Deals & People November 25th, 2024 Trump Picks Union Supporter for Secretary of Labor President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, an Oregon Republican, to head the Department of Labor.
Compliance November 25th, 2024 Nevada Joins NAIC Best Interest Annuity Rule, Making 48 States Insurance industry groups are championing the move, because the state insurance regulations are one of the arguments against bringing retail...
Compliance November 22nd, 2024 SEC’s $8.2B in Financial Remedies Highest in History Outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler oversaw the highest fines figures for the regulator in 2024, though total enforcement actions were...
Data & Research November 22nd, 2024 Dalbar Releases Top 10 Plan Participant Websites The financial services market research firm ranked TIAA, Fidelity and Principal highest among DC portals.
Compliance November 22nd, 2024 Mercer: Trump, New Congress Will Likely Continue Bipartisan Work to Expand 401(k) Coverage Mercer’s policy lead says bipartisan work should continue to expand employer-sponsored retirement plan coverage, but tax treatment of such plans...
Deals & People November 21st, 2024 TPA Strongpoint Partners Acquires Pension Consultancy Karel-Gordon & Associates Illinois-based Karel-Gordon works with financial advisers to create qualified retirement plans.
Deals & People November 21st, 2024 Retirement Industry People Moves – 11/22/24 Hartford Funds names Mackay as head of distribution; Mercer appoints Penner as U.S., Canada career leader; The Standard hires Tucci...
Products & Services November 21st, 2024 Product & Service Launches – 11/21/24 AllianceBernstein launches direct indexing investment options; AssetMarket adds TIFIN AI capabilities for advisers; Oppenheimer partners with Pontera for client 401(k)...
Compliance November 21st, 2024 SEC Chair Gensler Announces January 20 Departure Biden appointee Gensler will step down after a ‘robust rulemaking agenda’ as Republican leadership takes over the White House.
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Rhode Island To Start Auto-IRA Program in 2025 RISavers administered by Vestwell is expected to begin a pilot in the spring of 2025 in partnership with Connecticut's state...
Deals & People November 20th, 2024 Robinhood to Acquire TradePMR, Expanding Into RIA Wealth Management The firm known for stock trading will connect users to financial advisers, expanding further into financial services after entering retirement...
Data & Research November 20th, 2024 HSA Growth Continues, With Plan Sponsors Calling for More Education The latest PSCA survey revealed rising health savings account usage, with employers advocating for more education to further participant uptake.
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Respondents Recommend Simplicity, Data Sharing for Saver’s Match Retirement industry representatives, providers and academics weighed in on how to best implement a federal matching program for lower-income savers.