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MassMutual Finds Gender Split in Asset Allocation Fund Choice
While men and women participants are turning to asset allocation funds in similar amounts, women are showing a discernable preference for target-date offerings.
PIMCO Hires Head of Analytics
PIMCO has hired Ravi Mattu as a Managing Director and Head of Analytics.
New Definition of Fiduciary? Hold that thought…
With Washington causing quite a stir in proposing changes to the definition of fiduciary, the Virtual PLANADVISER National Conference brought together experts to discuss the realities of such...
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Up in the Air
The DoL proposes a new fiduciary definition that will bring more retirement plan advisers under the umbrella.
Former Fairholme Fund Managers Form New Firm
Larry Pitkowsky and Keith Trauner, former portfolio managers of the Fairholme Fund, announced the formation of GoodHaven Capital Management, LLC.
SIFMA Says We Need to Get Dodd-Frank Right
President and CEO of SIFMA, Tim Ryan, said above all else, we need to “get it right;” it being the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act.
Attracting Advisers–Not Investors–is Annuities’ Challenge
The vast majority of households surveyed by the Insured Retirement Institute and Cerulli Associates say they are unfamiliar with annuities or have no opinion of them at all,...
REITs Enjoy Strong 2010 Performance
U.S. REITs outperformed the broader equity market in 2010, matching their gains in 2009, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT).
MMA Acquires Ga. Benefits Brokerage
Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC (MMA), a subsidiary of insurance broker Marsh Inc., has acquired Strategic Benefit Solutions, Inc. (SBS).
Memorial Health Halts 401(k) Match
Savannah, Georgia-based Memorial Health will suspend its matching contributions to employees’ retirement accounts for at least a year, beginning February 1.
ProManage Names New Chief Investment Officer
ProManage, a firm that provides customized managed accounts, participant advice, plan metrics, and consulting services to defined contribution plan sponsors, has named a new CIO....
Mid Atlantic Trust Company Announces IRA Solution
Mid Atlantic Trust Company (MATC) teamed up with Inspira to create an IRA capture solution that enables clients to enter the automatic and voluntary rollover business quickly.
AXA Financial CEO to Retire in January
AXA announced that Christopher 'Kip' Condron, President and CEO of AXA Financial, has decided to retire effective January 1, 2011.
New York Life Appoints Head of Retirement Plan Services
New York Life announced the appointment of David Castellani as senior managing director and head of New York Life Retirement Plan Services (RPS), effective immediately.
New York Life Restructures Boutique Management
New York Life Investments announced changes in its organizational structure in order to focus on the expansion of its third party institutional businesses initiatives.
Hiring and Compensation in Asset Manager Space Improving
After two years of contraction, hiring in the asset and wealth management industry rebounded in 2010, and compensation is set to show modest gains, according to a new...
Hancock Offers Solution to Lagging Client Involvement
John Hancock found that 88% of advisers have urged clients to get back in the investing game, but most are not heeding the advice.
Putnam CEO Sees Promise in Absolute Returns
Robert Reynolds, President and CEO of Putnam Investments, today discussed why he feels that this is the time for advisers and investors to adopt absolute returns...