Adviser Product Partnerships
Schwab partners with Envestnet for cloud-based billing solution; AICPA and CIMA launch ESG fundamentals program for accountants; ShareBuilder 401k Waives...
News
Voya’s New Workplace Head Thinking About the Employee Experience in More “Bundled” Fashion
Rob Grubka of Voya has had his role expanded to oversee workplace solutions, encompassing all benefits and savings businesses. He...
Experts: More Hackers Going After Retirement Savings
Cybersecurity experts say they see an increase in theft of participant data from retirement plans, and warn about scams in...
SEC and Goldman Sachs Settle for $4 Million for ESG Policy Infractions.
GSAM did not follow its own policies in selecting funds with ESG label despite appealing to those policies in promotional...
Plan Advisers May Help Boost Employee 401(k) Participation
Of plan sponsors with full employee participation, 80% work with an adviser to help design and manage their 401(k) benefit,...
Near-Retirees May Be at Risk for Retirement Income Shortfall
A DCIIA report written by industry players looks at how rising interest rates and inflation are cutting into common retirement...
Bear Market Draws Attention to Actively Managed Funds
Active and passive funds have both found success in retirement saving plans, but recent volatility is providing further analysis for...
Retirement Industry People Moves
DWS names head of alternative investing; WTW appoints head of data intelligence; Mercer acquires $5B RIA; and more.
The Future of Retirement Income: A Q&A With Endeavor Retirement’s Bonnie Treichel
ERISA attorney and the chief solutions officer of Endeavor Retirement Bonnie Treichel discusses the past, present, and future of retirement...
SEC Climate Disclosure Rules Find Republican Opposition in Both Houses
An SEC proposal to require certain disclosures related to climate change and carbon emissions is facing Republican opposition in the...
401(k) Robo-Adviser Blooom Shuts Services, Sells Tech to Morgan Stanley
A 401(k) robo-adviser with more than $5 billion in assets under management stopped servicing clients in November and has sold...
U.S. Regulator Urges Congress to Act Fast on Crypto Regulation
CFTC Chairman says digital asset marketplaces should be regulated with tactics such as needing to register with federal overseers.
Self-Directed Retirement Investors In Brokerage Accounts Stay in Equities Despite Volatility
According to a Charles Schwab report, the average account balance decreased approximately 20%, year-over-year.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Securian and QPA launch managed account for plan sponsors; ProShares and S&P announce ETF to invest in surging battery metal...
Wait, SECURE 2.0 Might Not Pass?
The legislative package may be running out of time, suggested Senator Ben Cardin at the EBRI Retirement Summit.
Momentum is Growing to Educate Advisers on Plan Options for Lifetime Income
Retirement industry groups are ramping up efforts to help advisers understand and compare annuities for plans and consider how to...
Asset Managers Scramble to Offer In-Demand Investment Vehicles
Asset managers are replicating existing mutual fund investment strategies in separately managed accounts and collective investment trusts to meet demand...
2023 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Nominations Are Open
Do you work with or know of a great plan adviser or plan adviser team?
DOL Extends Comment Period for Independent Contractor Rule
The proposed rule could affect thousands of independent financial advisers who prefer to be classified as independent contractors, rather than...
Advisers Should Comment, Prepare Vendor List Ahead of SEC Outsourcing Rule
Investment and retirement advisers—especially smaller shops—should take the time remaining to provide their feedback about the SEC’s proposed outsourcing rule,...