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Pennsylvania Judge Rejects Challenge to FTC’s Noncompete Ban
The ruling contradicts an injunction a Texas court scheduled to take effect in September.
Americans Want Government to Shore Up Social Security Funding
Ahead of fall elections, Americans have signaled their commitment to Social Security, but whether politicians listen and act remains uncertain, per experts at an NIRS webinar.
PE Firm KKR to Acquire Janney
Broker/dealer Janney will bring its $150 billion in client assets but remain an independent business.
Wealth Enhancement Group Nearing $5B in Retirement Plan Coverage
The wealth and retirement plan advisory is leaning on its holistic plan offerings for current and future advisers.
PensionPro Announces Partnership With Payroll Integrations to Support TPAs
Plus, July Business Services acquires Acuff to strengthen its administration and actuarial services.
The Scramble to Make the Saver’s Match Work
Industry groups, including Pew and the Retirement Clearinghouse, game plan while awaiting a Treasury request for information.
Equity Market Rule Changes Might be Overhauled by SEC This Year
The SEC indicated in its Spring 2024 agenda that it intends to finalize the market structure rules prior to the November election.
Case Study: Chime’s New Employee Savings Program
A customer service call center provider finds Chime’s recently acquired Salt rewards program “accessible,” “sticky” for hourly employees.
Expected Drop in Interest Rates Fuels Wealth Management M&A
An Echelon Partners report showed robust activity in mergers and acquisition in Q2.
Advisory M&A News – 7/22/24
Avantax adds Long Island-based S&P Financial Services; Blue Owl announces acquisition of Atalaya Capital Management’s business; CW Advisors acquires New Jersey RIA Mercadien Asset Management.
Small Business “Bullishness” Helping to Drive 401(k) Growth
PLANSPONSOR surveying shows some leaders in the new and small plan space booked more 401(k)s in 2023 than the prior year.
5th Circuit Appeals Court Sends DOL ESG Case Back to Texas Court
A challenge to the 2022 Department of Labor ESG rule on 401(k) plan investing returns to a Texas district court without reliance on the Chevron deference.
PBGC Single-Employer Insurance Fund Tracking for $71.6B Surplus in 2033
What’s more, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s multiemployer fund should remain solvent for at least 40 years.
DOL Announces Online Filing for Abandoned 401(k) Plans
The online system launches shortly after the DOL amended a rule to include Chapter 7 bankruptcies.
Modern Wealth Surpasses $4B in Less Than 2 Years
The RIA formed by partners who broke away from Goldman Sachs is building a workplace retirement plan and wealth advisement business in tandem, says co-founder and co-CEO Mike...
Raymond James Steps Into ETFs, Adds Mo Sparks as Head of Division
An ETF product platform is expected to launch in 2025.
IRS Proposals Aim to Clarify SECURE 2.0 RMD Reforms
RMD age increases, annuities and excise tax corrections would be codified by the proposals.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 7/19/24
Alternatives specialist Camarda joins Star Mountain Capital; Nuveen promotes Malik to head of equities, fixed income; FINRA adds SVP heads of enforcement; and more.
Financial Adviser Turnover Steadies After Post-Pandemic Churn
A new report by ISS Market Intelligence found adviser turnover reverting to the mean and a continuing trend of advisers going independent.
Facing Delayed Retirement, Many Americans Wish They Had Started Saving Sooner
According to new reports from Voya and F&G Annuities & Life, most Americans wish they had started saving for retirement before they turned 25.