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A survey finds cybersecurity is registered investment advisers' (RIAs) highest concern.
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Market Sentiment for Second Half of 2019 Varies
It’s hard to know what investments to put into place when market watchers are in disagreement, but one thing they...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Insight Investment names portfolio strategist; Ascensus adds RVP to cover northern Texas region; QMA announces chief business officer; and more.
EBRI Projects Effect of Retirement Proposals on Retirement Income Adequacy
Introducing auto portability and allowing open multiple employer plans (MEPs) were simulated to have the biggest impact on decreasing the retirement income deficit.
Labor Secretary Acosta Resigns Amid Controversy
President Donald Trump announced Deputy Labor Secretary Patrick Pizzella will replace Acosta's role in an acting capacity.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Man Group releases ESG analysis tool; Prudential Capital Group renames global investment business; Schwab expands ETF OneSource Program; and more.
Employers Broadening Well-Being Programs to Encompass Many Aspects of Life
Among those that are now considering physical, social, financial, community and mental health, employee productivity is higher.
ERISA Title IV Determination Process Updated by PBGC
Among other elements, Title IV of ERISA is used to determine liability for PBGC termination premiums.
HSAgateway Creates HSA Platform
It helps users quantify the value of their high deductible health care plan, both in the present and the future, and select investments.
Mercer, Club Vita Provide Pension Plan Longevity Risk Reporting
An aggregate enhanced data set will be used by Mercer's consulting teams to provide more powerful insights to help with client decision making.
Split House Committee Advances Stressed Union Pension Loan Program
Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee were adamant the bill is a positive first step that can and should be built upon in a bipartisan manner.
GAO Calls for DOL-IRS Collaboration on Prohibited IRA Transaction Exemptions
GAO says the two agencies do not share enough information on these exemptions, and that sharing more information would lead to greater transparency and consistency.
Proactive Plan Sponsors Reap Benefits
Plan sponsors that fully automate their plans are more likely than others to believe their workers are on the path towards a financially secure retirement, J.P. Morgan found.
Human Error Leaves Retirement Plan Data Exposed
Experts in financial services cybersecurity are confident in most organizations’ technical strategies—in their use of sophisticated firewalls, encryption and network...
ICMA-RC’s Plan Health Monitor Provides Plan and Participant Readiness Analytics
Advisers can use the tool to help retirement plan sponsors make educated decisions about how to improve their plans.
Timing Savings Options With a Raise Can Help With Financial Wellness
Seventy-five percent of workers said that if they were offered savings options at the time of a raise, they would be less stressed and more confident about their...
Dow, DuPont and Corteva Sued for Allegedly Ducking Pension Obligations
According to plaintiffs in a new ERISA lawsuit, the pension plan in question was underfunded by nearly $6 billion dollars when its assets and liabilities were transferred to...
Wells Fargo and Principal Can Learn From John Hancock-New York Life Deal
The recently finalized acquisition of Wells Fargo’s Retirement and Trust business by Principal Financial Group calls to mind an earlier deal, inked by John Hancock and New York...
SECURE Act Ensnared in Senate After Flying Through House
Washington insiders say Senator Ted Cruz is probably the biggest roadblock to the SECURE Act being passed in the near-term...
Retirement Industry People Moves
AIG Life and Retirement adds new CEOs; Northern Trust hires business development executive to lead private capital administration; CRI incorporates...