The Markets January 18th, 2023 Adviser Product Partnerships Broadridge re-ups with IGM for broker wealth platform; Reverence Capital selects CAIS Channel for alt offerings; $25B RIA Sanctuary extends...
Client Service January 18th, 2023 Financial Education Gap Remains Even as Provider Offerings Improve Financial illiteracy may be costing the average American $1,819 per year, even as educational guidance and tools are advancing.
Compliance January 17th, 2023 ERISA Suit Against Deloitte Dismissed The lawsuit alleged that Deloitte’s 401(k) plan fees were excessive compared to similar plans.
Deals & People January 17th, 2023 Advisory M&A Hub adds four firms in 2023; Fidelity buys equity management firm; CAPTRUST acquires $2.3B advisory in Nashville; and more.
Data & Research January 17th, 2023 Research Shows Workers Favor Guaranteed Income Over Financial Wellness Tools Almost half of respondents agreed annuities can offer safety and stability, though other research shows in-plan defined contribution annuities are...
Data & Research January 17th, 2023 Fiduciary Concerns Continue to Stymie Annuities in 401(k)s Employers have embraced 401(k) plan benefits changes for 2023, but are still shying away from annuities, according to Alight.
The Markets January 17th, 2023 Alternatives Shine for Asset Managers Amid 60/40 Volatility After the 60/40 portfolio failed to generate its usual stability in 2022, asset management firms suggest higher alternative asset allocations...
Deals & People January 13th, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves Securian Financial announces promotions, new head of asset management subsidiary; Alerus Financial names new retirement specialist; MassMutual CIO to retire;...
Deals & People January 13th, 2023 BlackRock Invests in Small Business 401(k) Provider Human Interest BlackRock’s investment comes on the heels of retirement legislation designed to increase retirement plan coverage by small businesses.
The Markets January 13th, 2023 Investment Service and Product Launches Transamerica brings to market life insurance policy with guaranteed income option; J.P. Morgan app sends check deposits directly into IRAs;...
The Markets January 13th, 2023 Half of 1M Robinhood IRA Savers Pick In-App Investment Recommendation Online stock brokerage Robinhood said nearly 75% of more than 1 million users for its new IRA offering chose a...
Compliance January 12th, 2023 529s and ABLE Accounts Both Get a Boost from SECURE 2.0 The changes make it possible to roll over 529s into Roth IRAs and easier to qualify for an ABLE account.
Deals & People January 12th, 2023 Enter Now for PLANADVISER’s 2023 Top Retirement Plan Advisers List PLANADVISER is accepting entry forms for its listing of top retirement plan advisers.
The Markets January 12th, 2023 Among Advisers’ Top Concerns? Another 401(k) Drop in 2023 A “state of the industry” report from recordkeeper Ubiquity finds financial advisers fear another year of poor investment returns that...
In Practice January 12th, 2023 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plans Increasingly Include Noncompete Clauses Employers are leveraging NQDCs for retention use at increasing rates, with 30% having a noncompete provision.
In Practice January 12th, 2023 Milken DEI Strategy Shows Asset Managers How to More Reflect Investors Milken Institute report argues for enhancing DEI in the finance industry, lays out strategies.
In Practice January 11th, 2023 Personalization Push Heightens Need for Advisers to Vet Cybersecurity As advisers seek more participant personalization from retirement recordkeepers, they also need to ramp up their focus on cybersecurity from...
Deals & People January 11th, 2023 Carson Partners with “Conflict Free” Vestwell on 401(k) Offering Vestwell will provide financial advisory Carson Group with small and midsize business 401(k) and 403(b) plan programs for its investment...
Compliance January 10th, 2023 Age-Specific Changes Found in SECURE 2.0 SECURE increases the RMD age and expands the amount of catch-up contributions certain participants can make.
Compliance January 10th, 2023 DOL to Consult Industry on How To “Facilitate” PEP Uptake Among items on DOL/EBSA's agenda: speaking with retirement plan service providers, employers and employees on what regulators can do to...