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Advisers note that consumer anxiety has a negative impact on financial planning and investment decisions, a survey of financial advisers finds. 

ING U.S. Inc. will continue its rebranding process during 2014.

Regions Financial Corporation has agreed to settle a lawsuit relating to its offering of company stock and certain Morgan Keegan funds in its retirement plan.

From a fiduciary perspective, defined contribution (DC) plan sponsors largely focused their time on fees and compliance in 2013, according to data from Callan.

1st Global turns to ExpertPlan as their recordkeeper partner. 

The IRS is holding a phone forum to discuss ethical standards of conduct.

Participants tend to stay in-plan for a time after retirement, research shows, and may need help deciding how to preserve and maximize their account balance.

Another participant in Fidelity Investments’ own retirement plan has brought a lawsuit saying participants paid excessive fees.

More employees are participating in employer-sponsored retirement plans, thanks to plan design changes, but there are still improvements that can be made.

RBC Global Asset Management Inc. released four new emerging markets and fixed-income fund options.

The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, signed into law in December, increases both the flat- and variable-rate single-employer Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premiums.

Fidelis Fiduciary Management launched an independent investment management program for financial advisers who cannot or choose not to serve as fiduciaries for their 401(k) clients.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has ordered Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Century Securities Associates, Inc. to pay fines and restitution to customers in connection with...

The Standard reached an agreement with Access Data to bring defined contribution investment only (DCIO) reporting capabilities to its fund partners.

Mary Ann Picciotto will join OppenheimerFunds as chief compliance officer.

Denver-based investment consulting firm Innovest Portfolio Solutions has acquired InSight Employee Benefit Communications.

Three-fourths (76%) of companies surveyed are somewhat or very likely to expand their focus on the financial well-being of their employees in 2014.

We all know that our cars need regular maintenance to keep running smoothly and avoid breakdowns.

Saturna Capital Corporation has launched lower-cost institutional shares of the no-load Amana Income, Amana Growth, and Amana Developing World funds.

Historic missions, indie boutiques, local arts and theater, and local food are the highlights in survey’s best U.S. cities for a weekend escape.