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Off-Channel Communication Tops Investment Adviser Compliance Focus
Communications such as using personal texts with clients topped the marketing rule as the ‘hottest’ SEC regulatory concern for investment advisories.
June Pension Funding Ratios Soar With Interest Rate, Equity Gains
Another robust month for pension funding status puts an ‘exclamation point’ on a strong streak even as the Fed considers an interest rate cut.
Prime Capital Rebrands Qualified Plan Advisers Division
Prime Capital Retirement will be part of Prime Capital Financial in a wider rebrand.
NPPG Touts SEC Registration for Administering PEPs
Pooled plan provider NPPG advocates for registration if there is 3(38) investment selection responsibility, but a PEP expert argues it is not required.
J.D. Power Names Top 5 Firms With Highest Financial Adviser Satisfaction Ratings
Stifel and Commonwealth ranked highest among employee advisers and independent advisers, respectively.
DOL’s ESG Rule Challengers Cite Chevron Reversal
Challengers of the rule that allows environmental, social and governance factors to be considered in investment decisions cited the overturning of Chevron.
Federal Court Issues Temporary Stay on FTC Noncompete Ban
A final ruling on the merits of the regulator’s ban on noncompete contracts for employees is expected by August 30.
Broadridge Launches Retirement Income, Stable Value Evaluator
The new tool allows plan fiduciaries to evaluate the growing list of in-plan DC annuity options.
Congress Searches for Ways to Increase Contractor Participation in Plans
The American Benefits Council suggested in a reply to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy that gig workers can benefit from increased awareness and legal certainty.
Product & Service Launches – 7/3/24
Orion launches stand-alone trading solution, bundle for new advisers; Netchex partners with Vestwell on 401(k) for small and midsize firms; OneAmerica Financial to offer nonqualified compensation plans.
Where is the Disconnect Between Employers and Employees?
Payroll Integrations finds that employers pay for benefits their workers think are not very important.
The DOL, the IRS and the Chevron Reversal
The Supreme Court’s Chevron reversal creates uncertainty for plan advisers and sponsors.
Participants’ Progress
Fresh research shows signs of progress for 401(k) savers, but challenges from lack of access to losing momentum due to job changes still need to further increase participant...
Retirement Industry People Moves – 6/28/24
New York Life Institutional taps Grieco to lead nonqualified compensation distribution; Nationwide appoints Rodriguez to lead institutional sales for retirement; OneDigital promotes Bailey to head Northeast; and more.
Fidelity Reveals Top 5 Optional Provisions Plan Sponsors Are Most Likely to Adopt
Survey shows plan sponsors are most likely to adopt increased catch-up contribution limits for participants aged 60 through 63.
Product & Service Launches – 6/27/24
John Hancock launches multi asset credit fund with Manulife; Morgan Stanley Wealth adds suite of generative AI tools; Avantis offers a new small cap equity fund; and more.
OneDigital Promotes Bailey to Grow Northeast
Emily Bailey will oversee the New York to Maine region with an eye to build on the team’s roughly 400-person footprint.
Many Participants With Company Stock Puzzle Over Use
There is need for more education in areas including retirement planning from equity compensation plans, according to Morgan Stanley at Work research.
Capital Group Names Top Focus Areas for DC Investment Consultants
Evaluating plan needs and offerings for retirement income, TDFs and participant outcomes top the list for DC investment consultants for the next 12 months, according to a Capital...
55-Year-Olds Twice as Likely to Rely on 401(k) Compared to Predecessors
The reliance on 401(k)s means retirement industry must turn attention to this group about 10 years from the traditional retirement age.