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Target-date funds are the default of choice for many plan sponsors, says Russell Investments, but they aren't a buy-it-and-forget-it solution for sponsors or providers.

An interactive Retirement Wellness Planner from the Principal Financial Group helps users manage, visualize and plan for their retirement savings goals.

Continuing an annual tradition, consulting firm Mercer has compiled a list of the top 10 recommended steps that defined contribution plans should take over the next year.

QBI, a provider of administration and consulting services for qualified retirement plans, launched a new service providing 3(16) fiduciary support to plan sponsors.

CLS Investments, an investment adviser in Omaha, has upgraded its (k)Star program.

The DCIIA has released a FAQ document about new regulations for qualifying longevity annuity contracts in retirement plans.

The new Gibraltar Ventures organization will explore, develop and invest in new strategies to advance retirement and financial security, according to Prudential.

RiskFirst’s web-based platform, PFaroe, has been integrated with Northern Trust’s global operating platform.

More than 60 new global equity indexes introduced by Morningstar provide benchmarking tools that reflect the performance of equity markets worldwide.

The Boston Company Asset Management unveiled two new strategies for institutional investors in the areas of...

Omniscient Enterprise Advisor, a platform designed to help financial advisers and registered independent advisers (RIAs) expand and scale their businesses, was introduced by Omni Alliance Inc.

Society of Actuaries mortality tables are not required to be used by defined benefit plans, and there may be something better.

The Financial Planning Association and LifeCare unveiled a partnership aimed at providing financial education to millions...

HighTower is expanding its technology platform through a partnership with Envestnet | Retirement Solutions.

In partnership with Hand Benefits & Trust Company, Legg Mason introduced 401(k) Roadmap Funds, a series of nine target-date collective investment funds (CIFs).

Wells Fargo’s Wealth, Brokerage and Retirement division launched the Wells Fargo Investment Institute, combining teams from its four lines of business to create a single group.

Legal & General Investment Management America unveiled a new U.S. index fund management business.

LearnVest content and financial wellness support are now available for many advisers working with Fidelity Institutional, along with expanded options for digitizing client support and advice.

The Multi-Asset Income Fund from American Century Investments aims to provide sustainable monthly income from a diversified mix of domestic and foreign fixed-income and equity investments.

Securian’s Social Security Timing calculator enables advisers to compute the amount of income couples forego by claiming early.