Products & Services
PIMCO Ventures to ETFs
PIMCO filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its first bond exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to published reports.
John Hancock Redesigns Adviser Web Site
John Hancock Funds says its new Adviser Center will allow advisers to access all information in two clicks or less.
Cash Balance Consultant Produces Podcasts
Kravitz, consultant to cash balance plans, announced a series of podcasts available to the public.
All Cap Product Reduces Style, Market Cap Limits
Paradigm Asset Management Co. LLC, announced the development of an All Cap Core Opportunistic Strategy created to offer unconstrained exposure to a broad range of investment opportunities by...
Tradeweb Introduces Mortgage-Backed ‘Covered’ Bonds
Tradeweb said it plans to introduce an online marketplace for
Lincoln Explains 403(b) Service Features
During a Webcast yesterday, Lincoln executives outlined the details of their 403(b) offering.
SEI Breaks Institutional Investors' Links to Sudan, Iran
SEI launched a fund that eliminates companies that generate revenue through business relationships with Sudan or Iran, the company said.
Conn. Firm Releases Long-Short ETN
Westport, Connecticut-based WealthNotes Capital Management launches an exchange-traded note (ETN) tracking the performance of the S&P 500 130/30 Total Return Strategy Index.
RetireHQ Helps Recordkeepers Collect Participant Data
RetireHQ LLC is a new entity offering third-party administrators (TPAs) a streamlined interface for managing participant contribution and census data and plan documents.
UBS Unveils New Market Neutral Strategies
UBS Global Asset Management launched its US Fundamental Equity Market Neutral strategy - one of a relative few market neutral strategies based on fundamental analysis, rather than quantitative...
Prudential Adds Investment Choices for Variable Annuities
Prudential Annuities introduced three new turn-key asset allocation investment options for variable annuity clients.
Securian Adds Investment Options
Securian Retirement Distributors has made available 10 new investments for qualified retirement plans.
Prudential Issues 403(b) Guide
Prudential Retirement has issued a new Planning and Resource Guide to help its 403(b) clients manage plan transitions in the new regulatory environment.
Calculator Shows Consequence of Cashing Out 401(k)s
RolloverSystems Inc. now offers an online calculator that workers who are laid off, switching jobs, or struggling financially can use to determine how much money they will receive...
SSgA Launches 10 International Sector ETFs
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA), the investment management arm of State Street Corporation, launched 10 SPDR exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Principal Releases Business Insurance Product
The Principal Financial Group released Variable Universal Life Income IISM (VUL Income II) to address the retirement income challenges for small- and mid-sized businesses, the company said.
John Hancock Program Helps Advisers Map Retirement Income
John Hancock Variable Annuities said it designed a new tool to help advisers develop guaranteed retirement income plans for their clients.
Calculator Tool Reveals 401(k) Loan Damage
When a participant suggests taking a 401(k) loan, maybe it’s time to bring out the numbers.
WisdomTree Middle East ETF Launches
WisdomTree launched the WisdomTree Middle East Dividend Fund (ticker: GULF) on the Nasdaq Stock Market Wednesday.