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Market Watchers See Return to ‘Normal’ in ’24
Retirement savings portfolios may see less volatility next year, according to Bank of America, Goldman, LPL and Vanguard.
Aon to Acquire NFP for $13.4B
NFP will continue to operate independently, with a “connected platform” to Aon.
Would DOL’s Fiduciary Proposal Help or Hinder Coverage Gap?
Dissenters say the DOL’s proposed amendments would reduce access to needed retirement products.
Vanguard Bullish on 60/40 Model for Long-Term Savers
A return to normalcy will make this time-tested stock and bond split work again in 2024, according to experts at Vanguard.
Product & Service Launches – 12/7/23
Vanguard expands ETF lineup with 2 active bond ETFs; Mutual of America Capital Management expands MoA Funds availability; DFPG Investments announces launch of Diversify Advisor Network; and more.
Adviser Voices: How to Structure a Retirement Plan Advisory
Industry experts explain how they structure their practice to produce the best results.
FINRA Proposal Would Allow Broker/Dealers to Use Projected Performance in Marketing to Retirement Plans
The new rule would permit brokers to use projected performance in communications about qualified retirement plan investing.
Fidelity Sees Quarter-on-Quarter Decline in Retirement Balances
The third quarter also saw increases in withdrawals and loans as participants managed expenses amid inflation and higher borrowing costs.
Morningstar Ups Safe Starting Retirement Withdrawal Rate to 4%
Higher fixed-income yields and lower long-term inflation estimates led to Morningstar raising the starting retirement withdrawal rate from last year’s 3.8%.
Investment Product & Service Launches – 11/9/23
Franklin Templeton converts mutual fund into newly listed ETF; SCG Asset Management offers equity-linked note interval fund; Voyant introduces wellness solution.
Know the Risks Resulting From Swing Pricing, Hard Close Proposals
American Trust Custody’s COO explains why plan advisers and sponsors should prepare for an increase in plan costs if the SEC’s swing pricing proposal hits mutual funds.
Retirement Advisory M&A Persists Amid Overall Deal Decline
DeVoe’s Q3 M&A report shows overall dealmaking in the advisory space is trending toward a down year, with the retirement sector an outlier both in number and size.
Managed Accounts Show Mass Potential, Need Better Benchmarking
Plan sponsors want personalized advice for participants, but many may need clearer guidance to implement managed accounts, according to new research issued by Cerulli and Edelman Financial Engines.
TDF Assets Through Q3 Dip Slightly, Still Outpacing ‘22
American Funds had the strongest inflows for a second consecutive quarter among the top ten TDF providers, according to Simfund, as target-date-fund assets in the group ended less...
Long-Term Investment Fund Assets Set to Rise After 2022 Dip
After a tumultuous few years of rising interest rates and market volatility, ISS MI sees a return to growth for long-term fund managers, driven in part by bond...
Most Retirees Would Change Retirement Strategy, Lincoln Financial Finds
Separately, Hartford Funds’ Mike Lynch says employers should consider a program for retirees to mentor pre-retirees to improve retirement readiness.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 10/20/23
SageView enhances wealth management leadership team; Marasco to lead new protected retirement team; Northern Trust Asset Management names new co-head of wealth client group; and more.
2023 PLANADVISER National Conference On Demand
Recorded sessions offer expert perspectives on communicating with staff and clients, enhancing your practice and marketing strategies, and solving retirement savings and income challenges.
Inflation Is Reshaping Retirement Outlooks, MFS Reports
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley finds investors are bearish on the market, with inflation topping the list of concerns.