UBS says it intends to rely on certain facts to defend itself; for one, that it suffered massive losses on U.S. mortgage-related assets, including the residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) cited in the complaint, negating any inference of fraud.

Investment menu designs have also gotten better, according to a Morningstar analysis.

The StoryLine process seeks insight into an employer's overall plan makeup, with the intent of tailoring default options for each plan sponsor.

They also say they will not need the money for day-to-day living expenses, Allianz Life found in a survey.

Under the proposed regulations, 401(k) plan sponsors could choose to make additional accounts available for hardship withdrawals.

The committee says the SEC should explicitly explain that Regulation Best Interest is a fiduciary duty shared equally by advisers and broker/dealer to act in their customers’ best interest.

Beacon Pointe Advisors names CIO; Asset-Map partners with Cambridge Investment Research; VALIC appoints new business development vice president; and more.

As retirees drawing Social Security income look forward to a modest increase in benefits scheduled for 2019, AARP has published a list of common Social Security misconceptions.

A white paper published by a group of researchers and actuaries examines the pros and cons of creating a government-back low-interest loan program to support stressed multiemployer pensions.

Fifty-five percent of Baby Boomers say they would save more for retirement if they could pay off their debt, GOBankingRates found in a survey.

SponsorFIT is designed to help retirement plan sponsors monitor and improve plan health, as well as simplify plan administration.

The Standard Grows Stable Value Fund Options, and First Trust Creates Dow Jones International Internet ETF.

The request comes in a notice of proposed exemption from prohibited transactions for Retirement Clearinghouse's auto-portability solution.

SEC worked with RAND Corporation to test the efficacy of its mock Customer Relationship Summary form, a key part of the broader Regulation Best Interest proposal; the positive findings differ from reports commissioned by investment industry advocacy groups.

The Retirement Analysis Kit now includes a "bucket strategy."