Van Eck to Announce India Small-Cap ETF
Van Eck Global has scheduled the August 25, 2010, announced launch of its Market Vectors India Small-Cap Index ETF (SCIF).
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Transamerica “Unlocks” Social Security
A new education program from Transamerica gives advisers non-product specific guidance to help them educate their clients about Social Security, according to a recent announcement.
UBS Revives Adviser Training Program
UBS AG’s U.S. wealth management arm is hosting its first broker training class in two years, another sign that firms are seeking new ways to expand their recruiting...
U.S. Retirement Partners Adds to 403(b) Network
U.S. Retirement Partners (USRP) has acquired United Specialty Benefits (USB), which will be part of USRP’s national network that provides 403(b) retirement benefits and other services to the...
Stable Value Consultants Open for Business
Chris Tobe has started a niche consulting firm that works primarily on stable value.
Vanguard Launches 2055 Target-Date Offering
The Vanguard Group has unveiled the Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund, for investors 18 to 22 years old.
The Principal Introduces New Exit Planning Tools
With a new suite of tools and support from The Principal Financial Group, financial advisers can help business owners develop sound business exit or succession plans.
Chubb, Law Firm Team up for ERISA Guide
An Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) law firm and an insurer have teamed up to prepare a guide about ERISA’s fiduciary liability provisions and how fiduciary insurance...
Manulife to Offer Franklin Templeton Target-Date Offerings
Manulife Financial has announced a new strategic arrangement with Franklin Templeton Investments under which Templeton LifeSmart Portfolios will be made available to Canadian group retirement clients.
Vanguard Makes Advisory Changes to Three Funds
Vanguard has announced the restructuring of the investment advisory arrangements for Vanguard Explorer Fund, Vanguard U.S. Value Fund, and Vanguard Market Neutral Fund.
S&P Launches Factor Index Series
Standard & Poor's has launched the S&P Factor Indices which seek to measure the risk premium inherent between asset classes and financial markets.
New PIMCO Fund Uses Credit Suisse Commodity Benchmark
The Credit Suisse Commodity Benchmark (CSCB) has been designated as the benchmark for a new U.S. mutual fund launched by PIMCO.
EGShares Launches India ETF
EGShares has launched the EGShares India Infrastructure ETF (NYSE:INXX).
John Hancock Funds Launches New Behavioral Finance Program
John Hancock's new “hard wired” program helps advisers understand client behavior, structure client portfolios, and build advisers' businesses, the company said.
401(k) Day 2010 is about ‘Taking You There’
The Profit Sharing/401k Council of America (PSCA) has unveiled its 2010 401(k) Day campaign with the theme of "401(k) Day... Taking You There."
SSgA Selected to Sub-Advise Lincoln Variable Life and Annuity Solutions
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has been selected by Lincoln Financial Group to sub-advise variable life insurance and variable annuity investment options.