5th Circuit Court Hears Challenge to SEC Private Fund Adviser Rule
The rule requires private fund advisers to make additional disclosures and forbids them from providing investors with preferential treatment related...
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Webinar Series on Fiduciary Duties, Disclosure Requirements to Be Hosted by EBSA in March
EBSA is providing the webinar to inform fiduciaries about various duties such as disclosure, PTEs and voluntary corrections.
Ascensus Restructures Retirement Business and Its Leadership Team
The recordkeeper with a large presence in small businesses and PEPs moves into four business segments.
EBRI Finds Small Businesses Don’t Know About Start-Up Credits
The research institute also found that some businesses would consider ending their plan and joining a state-run auto-IRA program if...
Inspira Simplifies Structure, Targets More Holistic Market Approach
Inspira Financial, formerly Millennium Trust, will be doing outreach to plan advisers with a more streamlined structure, executives say.
Vanguard Targets ‘Max Savers’ With New Financial Wellness Tool
The firm’s Retirement Savings Maximizer provides guidance toward additional tax-advantaged options if a saver is projected to hit the maximum...
Advisory M&A News – 2/5/24
Mariner Wealth Adds $104B in Institutional AUA; Heffernan makes Florida acquisition; OneDigital adds WealthSource with advisers in 9 states; and...
PGIM Unveils Retirement Confidence Index
The RetireWell Confidence Index ranks worker responses on a scale of six confidence levels.
Aon Notes ‘Terrific Opportunities’ for M&A
Company sees strong M&A pipeline on the heels of announcing its NFP acquisition.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 2/2/24
Gallagher names new DB leader; Northwestern Mutual makes further moves in succession planning; National Institute for Public Employee Health Care...
What Gen Z Values Most From Employers
The Standard found that workers of Generation Z value traditional benefits, so employers can still focus their efforts on core...
John Hancock Retirement Announces Reorganization
The business has been restructured under new CEO Wayne Park, including changes to the leadership team.
401Kids Savings Act Would Create Savings Accounts for Eligible Minors
Participants could withdraw funds starting at age 18 to pay for higher education, business startups and home purchases.
Product & Service Launches – 2/1/24
Nuveen collaborates with Morningstar to offer TIAA annuity; Savvy Wealth announces proprietary investment management program; Max Life launches Smart Wealth...
Ascensus, American Funds Launch Partnered PEP
Ascensus will administer the PEP with American Funds TDFs, leveraging both firms’ distribution networks with advisers and plan sponsors.
Managed Accounts: Past & Present
The more personalized investing options for retirement plans have been around for two decades. Will they finally take off?
Are Managed Accounts Good for Less Wealthy Retirees?
Industry experts discuss the benefits and disadvantages of managed accounts for those near or in retirement who may not be...
Managed Accounts, By the Numbers
PLANSPONSOR’s latest plan sponsor research reveals how managed accounts are being used—or not—on the ground.
Can 403(b)s and CITs Some Day Be Friends?
Legislation to permit the pooled investment into 403(b) plans continues to inchworm its way through Congress.
How Financial Advisers Can Beat Out Popular ‘Finfluencers’
Advisers should emphasize their value propositions, such as professional competency and duty of care, according to CFA policy center.