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Calif. Pension System Promotes P-Share Class

The Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS) investment committee unanimously adopted a resolution supporting widespread industry use of pension share classes (P-share classes).

Rethinking the 4% Withdrawal Rule

Financial professionals often suggest a 4% annual withdrawal rate for retired workers living off accumulated assets, but one service provider is pushing a more sophisticated approach.

Tools to Build Lasting Income Streams

Retirement investment services provider Franklin Templeton Investments launched a new program that supplies plan advisers with tools and support to help clients develop long-lasting income streams.

Schwab Reveals Branded App for RIAs

Investment services firm Charles Schwab has rolled out Schwab OpenView Mobile, a customizable application that registered investment advisers (RIAs) can use to create a mobile presence for their...

Collective Investment Trust Takes TDF Approach

Investment services provider American Century Investments launched a collective investment trust (CIT) designed for defined contribution (DC) participants that incorporates the firm’s One Choice Target Date Portfolios.

Well Fargo Offers Military Finance Seminars

Banking and investment services provider Wells Fargo says it is expanding its efforts to support military personnel and veterans by offering a series of free online financial education...

FRA PlanTools Launches Newsletter Series

Financial reporting and governance services provider FRA PlanTools released the ERISA Matters Newsletter series to assist service providers’ efforts to educate clients and win new business.

New Guide Supplements DOL TDF Tips

The Defined Contribution Institutional Investment Association (DCIIA) has released a white paper titled, “DCIIA Guide to U.S. Department of Labor Tips on Selecting Target Date Funds.”

MEP Offers Fiduciary Services

A registered investment adviser (RIA) firm has signed on to provide 3(38) investment manager services for a multiple employer plan (MEP) offering.

Planning Guides Available from IFEBP

Two updated employee retirement planning guides from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) offer retirement plan participants help with timing retirement and managing pension benefits.

BlackRock Unveils CoRI Funds

Five mutual funds from BlackRock Inc. seek to deliver a total return that tracks the expected median cost of lifetime income.