The economic cost of maintaining liability for a defined benefit (DB) pension plan in May remained level at 108.7% of the same liability, according to the Mercer U.S....
The U.S. Supreme Court this week ruled employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) fiduciaries are not entitled to a presumption of prudence for keeping company stock in the plans,...
The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) announced its proposed acquisition of the Frank Russell Company from Northwestern Mutual and other, minority shareholders.
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) backed off its proposal requiring broker/dealers to disclose financial incentives to move to a new firm.
Same-gender couples with children are emerging leaders when it comes to family financial stability and successful long-term planning, according to a new analysis from financial services provider Allianz.
The global investment picture continues to strengthen at midyear 2014, despite first quarter setbacks, with stronger performance in developed economies and persistent low inflation predicted.
Registered investment advisory firm Redhawk Wealth Advisors has partnered with online investment advice provider Jemstep to deliver digital investment advice solutions under the Redhawk Online Advisor brand.
The relative attractiveness of annuitizing pension liabilities fell for the second month in a row, according to Dietrich & Associates, Inc.’s Pension Risk Transfer Index.
The travel site TripAdvisor has unveiled the winners of its Travelers’ Choice awards for attractions, highlighting the top landmarks and parks in America and around the globe.
More than three-quarters of small business employees who participate in their firms' 401(k) plans have well-constructed, appropriately diversified investment portfolios, according to Vanguard.
Retiring Baby Boomers helped push individual retirement account (IRA) rollovers to $324 billion during 2013, according to Cerulli Associates, with total IRA assets hitting $6.5 trillion by year’s...
Retirement and college savings plan services provider Ascensus has appointed two new vice presidents to lead national sales and key account management efforts.
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided fiduciaries of employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are not entitled to any special presumption of prudence under the Employee Retirement Income Security...