Tag: Outsourcing

The regulator also announced a new proposal to increase transparency and disclosures for private fund managers such as private equity...

A letter from the industry association outlines what it calls overlap and inconsistencies between them.

Republican commissioner specifically mentioned the new outsourcing rule, pay-to-play enforcement and compliance periods for SEC rules. 

Some call for the SEC to drop the proposal; others want clarity on which outsourcing duties should be vetted; and...

Investment and retirement advisers—especially smaller shops—should take the time remaining to provide their feedback about the SEC’s proposed outsourcing rule,...

The new rules, if approved, would likely require more catch-up by smaller firms to vet third-party providers, says a legal...

The SEC says the new rule proposals are responding to the growing trend in use of third-party vendors by financial...

Technology, investment management, and legal and compliance are the top three areas where advisory practices often turn to outside experts, according to Fidelity. 

They are finding this results in better performance and reduced litigation risk.

Outcomes from using an OCIO have been generally positive and have the potential to improve DB plan funded status, particularly in volatile market conditions, the firm says.

The solution helps OCIOs by leveraging the globally proven pControl multi-asset investment platform and has capabilities spanning front, middle and back office functions.

SEI outlines best practices, including relying on outside providers.

Outsourced chief investment officer assets managed with discretion have more than doubled to nearly $1.3 trillion over the past five years, according to Cerulli Associates. 

The platform will perform “virtually all administrative tasks required by a company to offer a 401(k), removing this burden from company employees and executives.”

The company expects the actions will reduce the overall size of its pension obligations by approximately $1.77 billion.

Plan sponsors need help assessing several factors before deciding whether to purchase an annuity buyout for their DB plans.

Retirement plan sponsors and advisers working with MassMutual now have greater flexibility and expanded tools and technology to help manage their fiduciary obligations and risks. 

Amid the rise of automated solutions and tech-driven plans, people still want a human voice.