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Andrew J. Bowden has been named deputy director of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations (OCIE).

The Geographic Exposure Index Series by Russell Investments provides client exposure to emerging markets.

Advantus Capital Management launched the Strategic Dividend Income (SDI) Fund.

The PLANSPONSOR 2012 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year and Adviser Team of the Year shared some information about practice management in a final conference session.

AXA Equitable developed a website to inform 401(k) and 457 plan sponsors about fulfilling their fiduciary obligations.

When it comes to managing mobile data, adult users of cellphones treasure their privacy, a study found.

 Captrust launched a website that offers a new perspective on best practices for nonqualified deferred compensation plans (NQDCs).

A good quarterly review starts with an effective meeting agenda, panelists told attendees of the 2012 PLANADVISER National Conference.

Advisers remain committed to global investments amidst uncertainty and client demands, Russell Investments found.

Nicki Green joined the firm’s adviser-sold defined contribution (DC) sales team.

Eighty-three percent of small-business owners are still unclear about 401(k) fee notices and next steps, according to a survey.

Employees should aim to save at least eight times their ending salary to meet retirement income needs, Fidelity Investments suggests.

403(b) plans offer advisers access to a large amount of assets.

A tool to help plan sponsors and advisers visualize the impact of a reenrollment into target-date funds on participant outcomes was launched by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. 

“We consult with advisers on best practices,” Anders Smith, senior vice president, national sales manager, DCIO and strategic platforms at Nuveen Investments, told conference attendees.