NAGDCA: Roth Catch-Ups Will Be Major Issue for Government Plans
This is the second time in three months the advocacy group has warned federal regulators and appealed for assistance.
ASA: DOL Drops Appeal to 401(k) Rollover Advice Ruling
According to the trade association, the regulator will not appeal a ruling that keeps 401(k) rollover advice outside of fiduciary...
Advisers Managing Heightened Retirement Plan Committee Turnover
With job turnover rates remaining high, advisers discuss how to manage retirement plan committee churn.
Retirement Industry People Moves
TIAA snags Kivett from Prudential for new 401(k) role; Voya expands workplace solutions team with Ritter, Bandani; new RIA Modern...
Asst. Labor Secretary Gomez Says DOL Studying SECURE 2.0 Implementations
The EBSA head also discussed the need to educate market participants on the DOL's ESG rule and changes to COVID-19...
Vestwell Partners with JP Morgan on Small Business 401(k) Plans
The digital recordkeeping platform will be available to JP Morgan's 401(k) product for small businesses, following the partnership.
Many Small Businesses Cannot Afford Worker Retirement Plans
Monetary concerns outweigh desire to attract and retain employees, according to a new SMB index from Fidelity.
Announcing 2023’s Plan Adviser of the Year Award Winners
Adviser firms in six categories were honored at a dinner in New York Wednesday night.
In-Person Client Meetings Return as Pandemic Dims, Volatility Remains
A recent survey shows that advisers are doing more in-person meetings amid overall increased client touchpoints.
Industry Voices Object to SEC Safeguarding Rule
Adviser advocacy and interest groups expressed disapproval for the SEC’s proposal, citing discretionary trading concerns and limiting annuity use.
New RIA Aims to Advise Plan Sponsors on Diligent Annuity Selection
Experts in the insurance and asset management industries have launched Annuity Research & Consulting to advise 401(k) plan sponsors and...
The PLANADVISER Interview: Fiona Greig, Global Head of Investor Research and Policy, Vanguard
Research and policy expert Fiona Greig discusses moving from consumer spending and saving patterns to the world of long-term retirement...
Aon, Astellas Pay to Settle CIT Conflict of Interest Litigation
A 2020 case over the performance of proprietary CITs ends with a settlement.
SEC Swing-Pricing Rule Would Make Participants Second-Class Investors
The president and COO of Nationwide Financial argues the rule would be bad for retirement plan and annuity product investors.
Accelerate Retirement Spins Off From Aggregator NFP
As an independent advisory, the firm expects to be more ‘nimble’ in meeting both adviser and client needs.
Desantis Bans ESG Consideration in Florida’s Investment Decisions
The governor sees Florida as a trendsetter in how states can prohibit and ban ESG in state funds.
John Hancock, Voya Name New Investment Division Leads
Kristie Feinberg will take over as head of Manulife Investment Management in U.S., Europe, and John Hancock Investment Management; Barbara...
Franklin Buys Managed Accounts Firm to Expand Adviser SMA Offerings
The investment manager’s purchase of volScout will add to its managed investment strategies for advisers working with institutional clients and...
Hub Snags PE Firm Minority Stake, Announces More to Come
LGP has taken a minority stake in the insurance, retirement and wealth management aggregator to build on what the firm...
LIMRA: Annuities Break Another Record in Q1, on Track for Record ’23
New PGIM research also signals a potentially larger market for the guaranteed income product.