Products June 16th, 2023 What Can AI Do for the Retirement Plan Industry? Three different chatbots serve as examples of how AI technology can streamline multiple parts of the business.
Products June 16th, 2023 Ameritas Launches PEP The pooled employer plan solution will be available on Ameritas’ flexible retirement plan platform.
Deals & People June 16th, 2023 Retirement Industry People Moves CoastalOne appoints Keefe as CEO; WTW appoints Luke to lead global investments business; Calamos Wealth Management adds two senior executives;...
Data & Research June 15th, 2023 Great Resignation Drives 20% Jump in Forgotten 401(k) Accounts The left-behind 401(k) accounts are estimated to hold about $1.65 trillion in assets, as of May.
Products June 15th, 2023 Investment Product and Service Launches Aptus Capital Advisors Launches New Enhanced Yield ETF; MetLife and Lyra Health Expand Workplace Mental Health Access; Alight Expands Global...
Compliance June 15th, 2023 DOL Says to Expect Fiduciary Proposal in August The new rule would seek to redefine when investment advisers for plans and IRAs are 3(21) fiduciaries.
Deals & People June 15th, 2023 Retirement Advisory NFP Promotes Keeling to CIO NFP Retirement continues to build its team under new president Joel Shapiro, who started in May.
Compliance June 15th, 2023 Pfizer Hit with Excessive Fee 401(k) Complaint A former employee claims that plan fiduciaries operating the Pfizer 401(k) Savings Plan breached their ERISA duties.
Data & Research June 15th, 2023 Auto Enrollment Drives Record Plan Participation, Vanguard Reports After adoption of automatic enrollment increased consistently over 15 years, plan participation reached a record high in 2022.
Deals & People June 15th, 2023 SageView to Acquire Retirement Benefits Group’s Founding Team The advisory aggregator will acquire retirement plan consulting firm leads with $5.2 billion in assets under administration.
Products June 15th, 2023 Betterment Launches 529 Education Savings Solution Users will be able to view their education savings alongside their other investments in one dashboard.
Data & Research June 14th, 2023 US Retirement Assets Grow to $35.4 Trillion in Q1 Retirement assets accounted for 31% of all household financial assets at the end of March 2023, according to ICI.
In Practice June 14th, 2023 TIAA Research: Retirement Plan Advisers Target Efficiency Advisers are looking for maximum efficiency while broadening their range of products and services.
Data & Research June 14th, 2023 How Emergency Savings Serves Low-Income Households BlackRock research shows that emergency savings balances helped low-income households keep more money in their retirement savings accounts during the...
In Practice June 13th, 2023 As Health Care Regs Tighten, Retirement Advisers May Have a Role Retirement plan advisers can assist peers with health care plan sponsor fiduciary rules, according to some industry players.
Deals & People June 13th, 2023 Pitney Now Heading TIAA’s Lifetime Income Default Unit Former institutional investments distribution lead Tim Pitney will now focus on lifetime income features as default options in defined contribution...
Compliance June 13th, 2023 SEC Issues Rare ‘Pre-Emptive’ Warning in Expanded Marketing Rule Risk Alert The SEC is getting out ahead of potential adviser missteps in following its new client marketing rules—but advisers should still...
Products June 13th, 2023 Benefits Aggregator Hub Adds In-House HSA The proprietary health savings account will put participant savings into Hub-selected investment funds.
Compliance June 12th, 2023 Legislation to Expand Accredited Investor Definition Moves to Senate Two bills seeking to widen the pool of investors who can invest in private equity passed the House last week...
Compliance June 12th, 2023 Lifetime Income for Employees Act Would Make It Easier to Use Annuities as QDIAs The re-introduced House bill would permit annuities as 401(k) default, with a limit of 50% of retirement contributions.