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Another Year of Steady Investment Menu Reform
Retirement specialist financial advisers face a constant stream of regulatory and market change—especially regarding defined contribution plan investment menus.
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Planning for Income
A new approach to target-date funds leads to a focus on retirement income.
A Cautiously Optimistic Market Outlook from GSAM
Goldman Sachs Asset Management predicts the world’s major economies will grind out another year of modest growth in 2016, even as central bank policies diverge.
What to Discuss with DB Clients in 2016
Mercer has outlined key investment issues it says DB plan sponsors should focus on in the new year.
Buoyant Investors Head into New Year
With a positive attitude and optimistic plans for financial health, investors also say finances will be unaffected by a new baby, caring for aging parents and rising interest...
Investors Brace for a Bumpy Ride
Overall investor optimism is stable, but the retiree outlook is less rosy.
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The Market Pessimism of Jittery Advisers
A challenging macro environment and volatility are topics advisers should address with their clients.
Institutional Investors Bullish on Stocks in 2016
Investors are concerned about global political unrest and macroeconomic challenges, according to Natixis, but they remain optimistic on equities and alternatives.
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The Downside
It is important to educate participants about a well-diversified portfolio, to protect them in various market environments.
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A Look Back at 2015
When you think back on 2015 and what happened in the retirement plan industry, what will come to mind?
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Trendspotting
A look at the latest concerns and actions among employees, and what they mean for advisers
Global Thinking Can Help U.S. Retirement System in 2016
Hundreds of thousands of frequent flyer miles and dozens of client meetings across several continents will give a DC industry pro some interesting perspective on cross-border financial planning...
Prudential 2016 Outlook Highlights Market Evolution
Prudential Investment Management experts are focused on an aging global investing population that will continue to dampen economic growth and keep interest rates low globally—rivaling the impact of...
Wells Fargo Expands Investment Solutions
Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Trust introduced a managed account service for 401(k) plans, and Wells Fargo Asset Management launched a suite of actively managed TDFs.
Investors Prefer Guarantees Over Growth
Eighty-one percent would prefer a product with a guaranteed 4% return.
Many Investors Focus on Wrong Performance Factors
No way around it—new research from TIAA-CREF into the way U.S. retirement savers think about their investments is downright troubling.
Investment Product and Service Launches for the Week
Nationwide beefs up investment solution builder program; Acuitas establishes new long/short equity option designed for retirement plans; LGIMA touts new liability-based funds for small and mid-sized pensions.
Wider U.S. Retirement Investing in China on the Horizon?
Volatility and geopolitical challenges aside, experts at one ERISA-focused law firm are hearing more frequent inquiries from qualified U.S. retirement plans about investing in domestic Chinese markets.