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Americans Worry That Post-Election, Volatility Will Rise
One-third saving for retirement expect the election results will negatively impact their nest eggs.
The Future Has More Assets and Fewer Staff
A few data points in particular jump out of a new Charles Schwab study that clearly indicate the fundamental changes experienced by the advisory industry in the last...
As Election Approaches, Americans Prepare for Impacts on Investments
A new BlackRock survey finds opportunities for investors wanting to help concerned Americans.
Investment Managers Expect Next Fed Rate Hike Could Come Soon
They also anticipate that as the election draws near, the markets will become more volatile.
Investment Products and Service Launches
Prudential Reduces Fees on Mutual Funds; Beaumont Capital Management Releases Smart Beta Series; Ivy Launches NextShares Exchange-Traded Managed Funds; and more
Retirement Industry Sees New Possibilities for Managed Accounts
Usage of managed account products in the qualified default investment alternative slot remains fairly muted, but some providers say new strategies and technology will be a big boost.
Healthy Momentum Measured for CITs
An analysis finds collective investment trusts (CITs) are gaining momentum for their potential to lower costs and reduce portfolio volatility, but obstacles remain with transparency and accessibly.
For Advisers, Psychology Matters As Much as Economics
Investment decisions can be greatly influenced by childhood experiences, especially those associated with a perceived sense of loss.
Investment Products and Services Launches
Mercer Brings Analytics Service to FactSet Clients; MPI Releases Target-Date Radar; Fidelity ETFs See Another Price Reduction; and more
Too Little Risk Is a Dangerous Move for Retirement Savers
You can’t really call it a “safe” investment portfolio if it fails to generate enough return to reach an adequate savings level prior to retirement.
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Bringing an investment strategy to plan sponsors to help manage liabilities
J.P. Morgan Opens Virtual Education Hub for Institutional Investors
The growing platform will offer podcasts, publications, and other materials designed to help institutional investors generate the best outcomes.
Investment Products and Service Launches
Hartford Funds Launches U.S. Real Estate ETF; BlackRock Reducing iShares ETF Costs; Zephyrus Partners Adopts RiskFirst PFaroe System; and more.
Risk-Aversion, Low Interest Rates Threaten Long-Term Investing
However, a Wells Fargo study also found three-quarters of retirees are confident they can maintain their chosen approach to managing their retirement savings and investments throughout their retirement.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Nationwide to Acquire Jefferson National in 2017; Integrated Retirement Hires Former ERISA Lawyer; Hatteras Funds Adds Managing Director of Business Strategy; and more.
LIMRA Releases Adviser Insights on Guaranteed Income Products
A survey of more than 1,000 financial professionals elicited mixed opinions on the effectiveness and reliability of guaranteed income products such as annuities.
Slow-Moving Market Events Challenge Retirement Savers
Daily news headlines on “Brexit” and other complicated global events may push the financial markets into occasional uncertainty, but there's plenty advisers can do to help mitigate the...
Use of Online Tools, Advice Boosts Savings
Mobile banking apps are the most commonly used online tool.
Investment Products and Service Launches
Morgan Stanley Releases Gender Diversity Toolkit; Northern Trust Launches Goal Engineer Series for IRAs; OppenheimerFunds Launches Semi-Custom TDF Program for Advisers; and more.
Retirement Income Complexity Is Here to Stay
Increasing life expectancy, disappearing sources of guaranteed income, and historically low yields on bonds make for some tough fixed-income investing conditions; a disciplined approach can help.