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A new family of exchange-traded funds is set to debut.

About two months ago, the Department of Labor asked the public for some insights on retirement income via a request for information, or RFI.  

Bank of America (BofA) said it will enter into human resources partnerships with Hewitt Associates and Plateau Systems, beginning in 2011.

Trinity Fiduciary Partners, LLC, investment adviser to the Epiphany Funds, has launched three new Epiphany Funds.

The financial crisis destroyed almost a quarter of high-net-worth Baby Boomers’ wealth, according to a recent survey.

Mercer has named Doug DeNigris as Taft-Hartley business leader for its U.S. outsourcing business, a new position.

Smart-Tek Automated Services, Inc., has signed an agreement to offer its client employees a 401(k) plan through The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.

Based on an analysis of government filings, a new report claims that cash balance plan designs have enjoyed a 359% increase in six years.

Randy Blanchetti has reassumed the role of regional vice president of the southeastern region for Retirement and Investor Services at The Principal. 

The Internal Revenue Service has ruled that the 60-day rollover requirement is not applicable to a plan distribution check made payable to a second plan's sponsor.

401(k) Rekon, a recently launched research provider for retirement plan advisers, is hosting its first symposium.

Adhesion Wealth Advisor Solutions Inc., a provider of unified managed accounts (UMAs) for independent registered investment advisers (RIAs), has added a “do-it-for-me” option to its UMA program.

Some of America’s craziest cities might come as a surprise.

Research from Fidelity Investments indicated many employers are reinstating employer matching contributions to their 401(k) plans.

Lockton has announced the opening of a Minneapolis-based employee benefits consulting practice.

Jensen Investment Management, investment adviser to The Jensen Portfolio (JENSX) mutual fund, has launched its second mutual fund, the Jensen Value Fund.

Securian Retirement's quarterly retirement plan statements for employees are moving from mailboxes to inboxes.

As managed account programs make a comeback after taking a hit during the downturn, Cerulli Associates sees the most growth in mutual fund advisory programs, fueled by 401(k)...

Participants were more likely to gain access to advice last year – but the pace of expansion was slow.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered a federal appellate court to take another look at its ruling that mutual fund managers can only be held liable for charging...