The Markets

There is no dispute that environmentally and socially conscious investing are growing in popularity; what is more questionable is impact investing’s efficacy at promoting positive change for real...

Bob Doll says the GOP sweep is poised to help corporations and boost the economy.

Investment volume tied to themes of sustainability and social/environmental responsibility has grown 33% in the last few years alone.

The month presented investors with several challenges, not just negative returns.

“The median return of the three plan types varied slightly, but the way each achieved its strong positive return was distinctive,” says Amy Garrigues with Northern Trust.

A new report urges investors to look beyond the peripheral politics of ESG investing and think instead about the very real “systems-level” risks presented by issues such as...

A new study by Scottrade offers some surprising insight into the different investment decisions and market outlooks based on gender.

“While target-date funds can be a simple, cost-effective option for employees, managed account participants tend to save more compared to target-date investors.”

Advisers will certainly have heard questions from clients about the use of 12b-1 fees moving forward under the new DOL fiduciary rule; what are the experts saying?

Interest rates saw their biggest jump in the year in October, producing losses of 1% to 2% on bond portfolios.

Even consistent leaders in the asset management industry will face hardship in coming years, thanks to a confluence of competitive pressures already starting to take hold, a new...

ETFs have a long way to go before they overtake mutual funds in the DC space, but data from State Street Global Advisors suggested they could be on...

One-third saving for retirement expect the election results will negatively impact their nest eggs.

Prime money market fund managers have been making changes in an attempt to win back assets.

Fee pressure in the DC industry is resulting in tailwinds for the expansion of the “strategic beta” asset class.

Comparing the asset allocations between traditional and income-oriented TDF portfolios found greater allocations to high income-generating investments, according to a Wilshire analysis.

A new BlackRock survey finds opportunities for investors wanting to help concerned Americans.

They also anticipate that as the election draws near, the markets will become more volatile.

Usage of managed account products in the qualified default investment alternative slot remains fairly muted, but some providers say new strategies and technology will be a big boost.

These are a type of DB plan where the accrued benefit is tied to market performance.