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They are viewed as the third phase in the development of exchange-traded funds.

The all-stock transaction is valued at approximately $26 billion; while subject to various closing conditions, the deal is expected to close successfully by the middle of next year.

Recordkeepers and other service providers have submitted generally positive comment letters to the Department of Labor regarding its proposed e-delivery default rule, but they also have some specific...

Presidential election cycles have a history of unpredictability, and for that reason alone investors should be cautious about tailoring their portfolios based on the politics of the day.

Mercer Global Advisors acquires California Wealth Management firm; Schroders adds changes to senior leadership team; RVPs join Ameritas retirement plan...

The research paper not only illustrates potential return characteristics and diversification benefits, but also offers allocation strategies to guide investment decision making.

Broadridge Financial acquires portfolio management solutions provider; Putnam offers new SMAs and model portfolios; Pacific Global adds ETFs to complement...

Providers of open MEPs are likely to create many different versions, and it has yet to be determined how much fiduciary responsibility plan sponsors will shoulder, MassMutual says

Unlike the approach favored by Democrats in the House of Representatives, which would establish a government-backed loan programs to assist troubled union pension, this approach would permit the...

As the population ages, experts believe more companies will offer this voluntary benefit. Advisers who are educated about long-term care insurance can increase awareness for retirement plan sponsors...

The global insurance firm continues to grow its stable of retirement plan specialists with the addition of two New York-based advisers.

In addition to the ambitious Regulation Best Interest package, the securities and market regulator is making significant changes to the proxy voting landscape and its rules for adviser...

According to the firm, “Sensible Fees” funds will enable investors to pay a low index or ETF-like base fee—only seeing a higher active management fee when fund performance...

The associated instructions have also been updated to reflect, among other changes, an increase to $2,194 per day in the maximum civil penalty amount assessable under ERISA Section...

Advisers can guide their sponsor clients towards the assistance that TPAs and recordkeepers can provide.

A wide-ranging ERISA fiduciary breach complaint suggests the firm failed to adequately monitor fees and permitted unnecessary, excess fees on the investment menu.

Many workers view equity compensation plans as a way to build significant wealth; experts say it is important to have a mix of taxed and tax-deferred savings.