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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) said the final rule about investment advice under the Pension Protection Act will be extended to November 18.

The Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, has temporarily suspended its employer match contributions to employees’ 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans.

The Depository Trust&Clearing Corporation (DTCC) introduced MAS Portal, a new Web-based interface to its Managed Accounts Service (MAS) that will enable immediate connectivity for investment managers who oversee...

The Obama administration might call for stripping the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of some of its powers.

The Principal Financial Group unveiled new resources for advisers to tap into the burgeoning retirement income market.

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division recently added new holistic financial planning content to the MassMutual RetireSmart Academy, its participant education Web site.

EPIC Advisors, Inc., announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Structured Wealth Management, Inc., of Fort Worth, Texas, to represent EPIC's services in the Southwest.

Seven out of 10 investors predict the world economy will improve in the next 12 months, according to the Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund Managers for May.

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Woodbury Financial Services, Inc., recently launched a Web site to offer tools and support for its registered representatives to reach their business objectives.

Lawyers representing plaintiffs alleging a fiduciary breach in the operation of the RadioShack 401(k) have asked a federal judge to certify the suit as a class action.

American United Life Insurance Company (AUL) teamed up with American Century Investment Services, Inc., to offer LIVESTRONG Portfolios to AUL Retirement Services clients.

Those who are committed to saving money and take a disciplined approach to spending are better prepared for the down economy, according to a study by HSBC.

The Bank of New York Mellon launched The Bank of New York Mellon Classic ADR Index and 34 subindexes, including two market, three regional, 10 sector and 19...

OppenheimerFunds, Inc., announced that Manind ('Mani') Govil was named team leader and portfolio manager of the Main Street equity team.

A new survey found three-quarters (75%) of consumers who own an insurance product prefer to buy life products from an agent or another trusted source, such as an...

Seems as though lately everyone wants to 'fix' the 401(k), but a new whitepaper suggests a different take.

Buffalo, New York-based P&A Retirement Plan Services has announced a program that allows participants of defined contribution plans to buy and sell ETFs like mutual funds.

Putnam Investments launched two new funds that collectively invest across the full spectrum of securities of leveraged companies.

The Internal Revenue Service proposed rules that would permit employers affected by substantial business hardship to decide mid-year to reduce or suspend non-elective contributions to safe harbor 401(k)...