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The Principal Financial Group chose Actiance’s platform, called Socialite, to help meet regulatory requirements that allow the firm’s financial professionals to use social media for business purposes.

Morningstar Inc. launched an alternative investments center as part of several enhancements to MorningstarAdvisor.com.

The funding position of a defined benefit (DB) pension plan is often linked closely to the performance of the sponsoring company’s business, J.P. Morgan Asset Management noted in...

M&I Institutional Trust Services (M&I) introduced RightTrack, a suite of education and advice tools for 401(k) plan participants.  

John Hancock Financial Network’s (JHFN) adviser support team launched customized adviser 401(k) sales training.

Matrix Financial Solutions is expanding its core mutual fund trading platform, offering advanced plan proposal and management features for financial advisers.

Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP formed a team to aid the industry in navigating the legal and regulatory maze associated with creating sustainable income solutions.


Informa Investment Solutions (Informa) launched RetireIQ.  

Securian Retirement introduced a Client Servicing Calendar for financial advisers looking for opportunities to prove their value to retirement plan sponsor clients.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management, L.P. (GSAM) launched the Goldman Sachs Managed Futures Strategy Fund. 

Nationwide Financial Services Inc. launched Investment Solutions Builder, a web-based investment tool that allows Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) to build and manage retirement plan fund lineups and asset...

Ary Rosenbaum, a New York-based Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) attorney, is introducing a new 401(k) plan for small- to mid-sized employers.

VALIC released a new mobile application designed for the iPhone and Android-based smartphones.

 BlackRock Inc.’s iShares Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) business launched two dividend-focused equity funds designed to access the emerging markets and Asia/Pacific developed markets.   

 Invesco PowerShares Capital Management LLC announced the listing of two new ETFs that will provide investors with access to high-beta strategies covering emerging and international developed markets.   

J.P. Morgan Asset Management enhanced its pooled Stable Asset Income Fund (SAIF).  

Standard Retirement Services, Inc., has added to the fiduciary protection available through its retirement plan services.

To coincide with America Saves Week 2012, which begins February 19, Prudential Retirement is launching a campaign called “How Do I Know if I’m on Track for Retirement?”

To coincide with America Saves Week 2012, which takes place February 19 to 26, ING launched an education campaign.

The National Institute of Pension Administrators (NIPA) is expanding its TPA Business Owner Resources to include the 401(k) Sales Champion Workshop.