Products

 Software app from Mediant Communications lets advisers monitor and view documents mailed to their clients to help them evaluate their importance.   

The asset manager F-Squared Investments upgraded its AlphaSector Fixed Income Indices. 

 Paychex Inc. launched a mobile smartphone application giving employees access to personal payroll, benefits and retirement information.  

Diversified is offering a white paper of best practices for ensuring a plan sponsor’s retirement plan is designed to help employees achieve their savings goals.

The Phoenix Companies Inc. introduced a single premium fixed-index annuity for people approaching or already in retirement. 

 Neuberger Berman Group LLC launched the Neuberger Berman Absolute Return Multi-Manager Fund with multiple sub-advisers on Monday.   

The Financial Services Institute (FSI) launched a mobile application Monday to help financial advisers advocate on industry issues using smartphones and tablets.

The Center for Due Diligence (CFDD) created a qualified default investment alternatives (QDIAs) association to help advisers assess and understand target-date funds (TDFs).

Achaean Financial released two products for advisers and investors, Retirement Outcome and Income Plus+.

Prudential Investments introduced the Prudential Jennison International Opportunities Fund.

 Prudential Investments introduced the Prudential Jennison International Opportunities Fund.

The AlphaClone Alternative Alpha ETF (exchange-traded fund) aims to include exposure to alpha-generating equity positions, Exchange Traded Concepts LLC said.   

The publisher of the websites myStockOptions.com and myNQDC.com expanded its continuing education offerings for retirement planning professionals.     

J.P. Morgan Asset Management introduced a tool to help retirement plan advisers facilitate conversations with plan sponsors about 401(k) plan design.

Morningstar expanded and standardized its managed product databases to help retirement plan advisers and sponsors comply with new participant fee disclosure requirements.

Palmer Square Capital Management LLC unveiled the Palmer Square SSI Alternative Income Fund, which seeks absolute returns and a steady income stream.

The SPARK Institute created an Investment Provider Information Form for Multivendor 403(b) Plan Participant Disclosure.

TD Ameritrade Institutional created a marketing toolkit for independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) to outline the benefits of working with a fiduciary adviser.

American Beacon Advisors launched American Beacon The London Company Income Equity Fund to focus on dividend income and capital appreciation.

Nationwide Financial unveiled a 408(b)(2) Solutions Kit to help clients adapt to the Department of Labor (DOL) fee disclosure regulations, which take effect July 1.