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Participants who have completed The Principal's interactive tool save an average of 39% more for retirement than those who have not used the tool, according to the firm.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management International announced the U.S. launch of the Goldman Sachs N-11 Equity Fund (Class A shares: GSYAX).

The fourth quarter of 2010 witnessed a healthy rebound in asset manager margins, according to kasina.

The Trust Marketing Office (TMO) is aimed to help registered investment advisers (RIAs) attract and retain high net worth clients. 

State Street Corp. has reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is continuing its investigation of the Boston-based company’s stock lending program.

Great-West Retirement Services and John Hancock investment options will be added to American Pension Services' multiple-employer plan solution.

Putnam Investments has created a new leadership structure for its fixed income investment operations.

Healthcare Strategies Inc. is accusing ING Life Insurance and Annuity Company of violating the prohibited transaction rules of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

Over the last twelve months, 529 plan assets have increased by 18.1%, reaching an estimated $138 billion in the last quarter of 2010.

One of the first things you learn in any kind of ERISA primer is that, as a fiduciary, you are expected to conduct yourself either as if...

Speaking on a Webcast sponsored by Principal Financial Group, James Delaplane, a partner at Davis & Harman LLP, examined the three major regulations coming out of Washington this year,...

Fee disclosure regulations coming in 2011 and 2012 may seem daunting, but they also abound in opportunities.

The expense ratios of seven Vanguard international index funds have declined since 2009.

The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. hired three regional sales representatives.

Today’s retirement plan market reflects two sides of a coin; one silver, the other gold. 

Client-facing professionals (brokers, advisers, agents, and bankers) are the most trusted source of information in the financial services industry, according to a recent survey.  

A national survey found that more Americans are "very concerned" about the impact of the recession on their personal finances this year compared to last.  

Russell Investments and Research Affiliates launched an index series based on Research Affiliates’ Fundamental Index methodology.

The SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (Symbol: EDIV) and the SPDR Barclays Capital Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF (Symbol: EBND) began trading on the NYSE Arca.

A report from Charles Schwab evaluates the pros and cons of combining a traditional brokerage business and fee-based advisory business.