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The Fidelity VIP Target Volatility Portfolio is designed to deliver more consistent returns in guaranteed benefit products. 

Financial Engines is expanding its services to include management of Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).

A free, online conference for financial professionals to promote alternative investing education is being hosted by RIA Database and ETF Trends on May 15.

Wells Fargo Retirement has added an in-plan guaranteed income solution to the choices of retirement plan investments available for plan sponsors.

Shield Level Selector, a single premium deferred annuity, was launched by MetLife to address protection from loss, and help with growth opportunities.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is now offering a new mobile-optimized website specifically aimed at smartphone users.

Lincoln Financial Distributors (LFD) and Primerica Inc. will be releasing more annuity products.

Morningstar Inc. has introduced the next generation of Morningstar Retirement Manager, its advice and managed account service for defined contribution (DC) participants.

Meeder Investment Management announced the launch of its 3(38) fiduciary service.

A  trade group has been formed to educate plan sponsors and consultants about how investing in commercial real estate may enhance retirement security for defined contribution plans.

The DB (defined benefit) Benchmarking Module was released for use by subscribers of PlanTools’ benchmarking solution.

Franklin Templeton has unveiled a R6 share class for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

The Asia Focus Fund and the Emerging Asia Fund were launched by Matthews Asia.

Starter(k), a payroll deduction individual retirement account (IRA) for small businesses, has been released.

Summit Investment Advisors Inc. has changed its name to Ameritas Investment Partners Inc. 

Transamerica Retirement Solutions has launched its Retirement Plan Exchange, a retirement plan solution for small businesses.

Mercer has launched an online retirement planning and education program for 401(k) plan participants to better prepare them for their financial future.

OppenheimerFunds Inc. (OFI) plans to unveil a new brand and visual identity.

Socialite, a social media platform from Actiance that allows people in regulated industries to share content and delegate access, has several new features.

TIAA-CREF’s white paper, “Prepared for Life: Managing Your Plan to Drive Retirement Readiness,” examines best practices to improve retirement plan outcomes.