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The Vanguard Group has added a new interactive target-date glide path tool to its Web site to help participants better understand how the asset allocations of the its...

The Vanguard Center for Retirement Research reported that the use of target-date funds in defined contribution plans administered by Vanguard continues to grow rapidly.

A survey by Mercer found that 73% of organizations globally do not plan to reduce the level of employer contributions to defined contribution plans in the remainder of...

A recent survey of U.S. companies by Grant Thornton found that 29% have already modified, or currently intend to modify, the matching contribution feature in their 401(k) plans...

ThriveOn, Inc. has unveiled its Benefits and Open Enrollment Learning Center, designed to help employers educate employees about workplace benefits and financial topics.

MSCI Barra has launched a range of long/short factor indexes based on MSCI indexes and Barra risk models.

A survey by Charles Schwab found that 25% of investors in the U.S. are considering changing financial services firms or brokers in the next year based on their...

Advisor Software, Inc., a provider of wealth management solutions for the adviser market, announced a new release for ASI Wealth Manager, a platform for personalized goal-based investment management.

A University of Florida study found that people with intelligence earn more in their lifetime than those who are self-confident or attractive.

Financial Telesis Inc., (FTI), a full-service broker/dealer and registered investment advisory firm, said employee benefits consulting firm BCI-Group has joined FTI’s network.

Participant transfers in May moved toward equities and away from fixed income, according to the Hewitt 401(k) Index.

A court dismissed a securities fraud suit accusing executives at health insurance giant Aetna Inc. of making false statements about the company's “disciplined″ pricing strategies to drive up...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) released the lineup of witnesses set to testify about target-date funds before SEC and Department of Labor (DoL) officials on Thursday.

A court ruled that participants in the First American Corp. 401(k) plan cannot be certified as a class for purposes of a suit questioning the appropriateness of maintaining...

Ravaged by the same fiscal turbulence pounding the nation's legitimate businesses, Ponzi operations have been collapsing at a record clip, The Washington Post reported.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will ask a federal judge to block some investor lawsuits against the failed Reserve Primary Fund to ensure all shareholders get as...

BlackRock, Inc., announced Tuesday it has received written notice from Barclays PLC that Barclays’ Board of Directors has formally accepted BlackRock’s offer to acquire Barclays Global Investors (BGI).

Commonwealth Financial Network announced the addition of three portfolios with alternative asset classes to its lineup of in-house managed portfolios.

A global survey released by Barclays Wealth found that most wealthy investors recognize opportunities, but aren’t seizing them.

Monsanto Co. walked away with a mixed outcome from two rulings by a federal judge in Illinois—one in the employer’s favor and a second in favor of participants—regarding...