IBM Faces ERISA Case Over TDF Performance
The plan’s custom benchmark failed to properly track the investments, which underperformed similar funds, according to the plaintiffs.
Small Business Plans Have Growing Assets, Lagging Participation
More than 40% of eligible small business employees do not participate in their retirement plans, according to a study by...
Do Advisers Ignore AI at Their Peril?
Strategic Retirement Partners’ Jeff Cullen talks about how to use the technology in plan practices, during a PLANADVISER 360 Conference...
GOP Takes Aim Anew at ESG in Retirement Investing
Senator Bill Cassidy’s reintroduced bill that would solidify guidance offered during President Donald Trump’s first term that fiduciaries must only...
Equity Returns on ESOPs Outpace S&P 500
More than 350 ESOP-owned companies in Stout’s valuation portfolio produced a 17.3% average annual return, surpassing the S&P at 11.9%.
Retirement Expert Says Social Security Not ‘Going Bankrupt’
Social Security has survived past solvency crises, but it is not clear to industry expert Marcia Mantell what action Congress...
Retirement Pros Urge Caution With Alts in DC Plans
A recent panel of retirement and investment professionals argued for a slow and documented adoption process when including private assets...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 10/31/2025
Venable adds Jennifer Campbell to private wealth planning group; Lincoln Financial appoints John Morriss as EVP, CIO; FSI names Andrew...
Guideline Accused of Corporate Espionage by Human Interest
Sharing trade secrets and other proprietary data are among the allegations made against Guideline and two former HI employees.
ISS STOXX Launches Real Assets Climate Solutions Suite
The tools aim to help investors understand climate risks within their portfolios.
ICI Pushes for ‘Robust’ Marketplace for Trump Accounts
The Investment Company Institute said the new tax-preferred investment vehicle for newborns would ‘undermine competition’ if they were opened through...
Product & Service Launches – 10/30/2025
Advyzon furthers integration with Schwab Advisor Services; iPipeline launches AI-Powered ‘CHARLi’ foundation; and Cetera introduces Private Wealth Portfolios for high-net-worth...
Northrop Grumman Settles ERISA Case Over Pension Estimates
Retirees accused Northrop Grumman Corp. of allegedly misinforming pension participants about their promised benefits.
Advisory M&A News – 10/29/2025
Keaton & Sams enters partnership with Concurrent; Ascend joins Kestra Private Wealth Services’ platform; Gallagher Financial and Legacy Investments become...
Alight, MetLife Team Up on Retirement Income Offerings
MetLife’s annuities will be available on Alight’s benefits platform, which serves nearly 12 million defined contribution plan participants.
Vitera Expands Guaranteed Income Solutions in DC Market
In an exclusive interview, Vitera’s new CEO, Rebecca Tadikonda, explains the firm’s recent share class launch, market demand and re-branding.
Plaintiffs in Intel ERISA Case Appeal to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will take up the case's main outcome, after already ruling on a separate part of the case...
Could Government Shutdown Delay Retirement Plan Limit Updates?
Regardless of when the IRS publishes updates to various limits in defined contribution plans, the four-week-old government shutdown will not...
Inflation, Tariffs Main Concerns Among Senior Investment Pros
Higher inflation over the next year is by far the biggest concern among surveyed insurance companies, according to a BlackRock...
With 3(38) Fiduciaries, Litigation Risk Decreases, But Still Remains
Hiring 3(38) investment managers can reduce employers’ exposure to claims tied to investment performance, but they still need to be...