Which Party Does the Financial Industry Support?
It’s complicated. Data shows that some sub-industries within finance tend to support Democrats while others support Republicans.
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Retirement Industry People Moves
Principal Financial Group hires U.S. insurance solutions distribution leader; Prudential Financial announces leadership succession for U.S. and international businesses; NEPC expands...
Advisers Turn to Managed Accounts as Demand for Customized Plan Design Options Grows
They began with broad adoption at large accounts, and smaller employers are increasingly considering them as a solution for their...
Half of Americans Say They’re Reducing or Stopping Retirement Savings Due to Inflation
An Allianz survey finds another 43% of Americans are also dipping into savings to meet costs. But recent PLANSPONSOR and...
Young Workers Want Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
These workers are more likely to consider a broad range of retirement plan investments and want more options.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Betterment launches cryptocurrency offering; MSCI launches index for investors seeking net-zero transition progress; Prime Trust launches all-in-one IRA solution after...
SEC Finalizes Rule Requiring Recovery of Improper Executive Incentive Pay
The new rule requires securities firms to recover incentive pay if it was premised on an accounting error.
A Republican Capture of Either House Could Lead to Headaches for ESG
Republican leadership is bad news for “woke capital” says Washington Policy Strategist at Stifel.
Market ‘Fear Factor’ Has Retail Annuities Booming. Can In-Plan Options Catch the Tailwind?
Market volatility is contributing to record sales of retail annuities. But in-plan annuities to provide guaranteed income in retirement are...
SEC Proposal Calls for Vetting of Outsourced Services by Advisers
The SEC says the new rule proposals are responding to the growing trend in use of third-party vendors by financial...
The SEC Adopts Rules on Shareholder Reporting, Fund Advertisements
The rules adopted by the SEC update requirements for mutual fund and ETF shareholder reports and promote transparent fee and...
ERIC Publishes Letter Offering Support and Recommendations for SECURE 2.0
The letter offered broad support for many of the provisions in the three bills composing ‘SECURE 2.0’ and provided recommendations...
Empower Hit With Government Markets Lawsuit
The complaint has alleged fiduciary breach under the Investment Advisers Act.
Echelon: Investment Adviser M&A Bucks Downward Trend in Dealmaking
Private equity continues to be attracted to wealth management M&A despite the current market volatility, according to Echelon Partners’ Q3...
Making Retirement Income Projections Useful
Plan participants need advisers to go beyond just awareness of their balance to thinking about that balance in the form...
Six Misconceptions About Social Security That Can Affect Participants
Not recognizing the impact of claiming benefits early – or the benefit of waiting – is essential.
What Advisers’ Need to Know to Discuss Medicare
Discussing a participant’s particular needs well ahead of their 65th birthday is key.
Adviser Product Partnerships
The Standard partners with Noyo to modernize the customer experience; Abel Noser Solutions and OWL ESG partner to offer ESG...
Recordkeeper JULY Secures PE Financing to Drive Growth Plans, Including M&A
Platform Partners LLC to enter into partnership with JULY to extend relationships with advisers and drive strategic acquisitions.
Fidelity Offers Direct Indexing Products Touting More Personalized Investment Options
Direct indexing is driving growth in personalized account management for tax advantages, value-driven investing.