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Retirement Associations Recommend Disclosure Changes to DoL
Twelve associations that represent employers who sponsor 401(k) plans submitted recommendations to the Department of Labor (DoL) on Tuesday on how to improve fee disclosure to participants.
403(b) Programs Don’t Have to be ERISA Plans
A day after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the final version of its 403(b) rules, the Department of Labor (DoL) said Tuesday that the plans can be...
Final 403(b) Regulations Released
Experts say that the finalized 403(b) rules, released on Monday by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), represent a potential opportunity for plan advisers.
Vacation “Spots″
If you’re having trouble getting folks on the phone, or finding them in the office – odds are they are taking a summer vacation.
Genworth Taps Grady to Head Retirement Income Unit
Genworth Financial, Inc. has named Chris Grady President of its Retirement Income business.
OneAmerica Acquires 403(b) Participants from Transamerica
OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc. purchased a block of 403(b) business from Transamerica Life Insurance Company, increasing the number of plan participants with the Indiana-based company by more than...
Hartford Settles with Three States on Market Timing, Bid Rigging
The Hartford Financial Services Group has agreed to pay $115 million to settle allegations by the states of Connecticut, Illinois and New York that it faked bids and...
Smith Barney Fined $50M for Market-Timing Violations
NYSE Regulation, Inc. has censured and fined the Smith Barney Division of Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (“CGMI″) for failing to supervise trading of mutual fund shares and variable...
U.S. Trust, B of A Private Wealth Management Announce 4 Key Appointments
Bank of America today announced additional key leadership appointments within the combined U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management organization.
Clearbrook Advisors Picks New President
Clearbrook Financial, LLC, has named John Galvin, formerly of UBS Wealth Management, as president of its advisory arm, Clearbrook Advisors.
NAVA Extends STP Initiative to Independent B-D Distribution Market
NAVA, Inc. the association for Insured Retirement Solutions, is extending its straight-through processing (STP) initiative to the independent annuity distribution channel with the help of the Financial Services...
SSgA Makes Additions to Intermediary Business Group
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has made two new appointments to its Intermediary Business Group, which serves financial advisers, broker-dealers, and registered investment advisers.
Provider Benchmarking Requires Organization and Coordination
In order to complete a thorough benchmarking study of a retirement plan provider, it is vital that an adviser first understand a company’s culture and what the plan...
IMHO: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
I am fortunate enough to have access to a vast array of studies, research, and surveys about this business.
IMHO: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics
I am fortunate enough to have access to a vast array of studies, research, and surveys about this business.
SIFMA and ICI Release Comments About 12b-1 Fees
In comment letters to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), neither group suggested that the SEC abolish the fees, asking that the Commission keep them, although perhaps with...
Affluent Investors Still Confident in Stock Market
Citi Smith Barney’s monthly poll of affluent investors finds continued faith in the stock market, though confidence in the long-term investment climate is slipping.
New ING Annuity Provides Option to Renew at Higher Rate
ING announced a new fixed annuity product designed for individuals rolling over retirement plan funds, though it is also available as a non-qualified contract.
2007 Recordkeeping Survey – Provider Choice
Insights from PLANSPONSOR's 2007 Recordkeeping Survey
2007 Selling – Where Advisers Add Value
How advisers add value to the retirement plans they serve