Client Service July 9th, 2024 Vanguard Leans Into DC Adviser Outreach The recordkeeper and asset manager has made recent investments in consultant relationships as a tactic to grow its workplace plan...
Compliance July 8th, 2024 ERISA Advisory Council Makes Case for Annuities as Part of QDIA An ERISA Advisory Council hearing explored expanding the use of annuities in default investment offerings.
Deals & People July 8th, 2024 Advisory M&A News – 7/8/24 Aquiline Capital acquires majority stake in Isio Group; Countiss Wealth Management debuts; Wealth Enhancement Group adds Starfox Financial Services.
Products & Services July 8th, 2024 401GO Releases Mobile App in Push for Small, Individual Plan Market Share Participants with 401GO plans can access their contribution history, investment performance and other resources.
Compliance July 5th, 2024 DOL’s ESG Rule Challengers Cite Chevron Reversal Challengers of the rule that allows environmental, social and governance factors to be considered in investment decisions cited the overturning...
Deals & People July 5th, 2024 Retirement Industry People Moves – 7/5/24 McGlynn promoted to director of national partnership sales at Pacific Life; Munari named chief product officer at MSCI; Pentegra hires...
Compliance July 5th, 2024 Federal Court Issues Temporary Stay on FTC Noncompete Ban A final ruling on the merits of the regulator’s ban on noncompete contracts for employees is expected by August 30.
Products & Services July 5th, 2024 Broadridge Launches Retirement Income, Stable Value Evaluator The new tool allows plan fiduciaries to evaluate the growing list of in-plan DC annuity options.
Compliance July 3rd, 2024 Congress Searches for Ways to Increase Contractor Participation in Plans The American Benefits Council suggested in a reply to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy that gig workers can benefit from increased...
Products & Services July 3rd, 2024 Product & Service Launches – 7/3/24 Orion launches stand-alone trading solution, bundle for new advisers; Netchex partners with Vestwell on 401(k) for small and midsize firms;...
Data & Research July 3rd, 2024 Don’t Overlook the Silent-to-Gen X Generational Wealth Transfer Hearts & Wallets’ findings counter the idea that the Baby Boomer-to-Millennial wealth transfer should be advisers’ focus.
Data & Research July 3rd, 2024 M&A Shows Up As Top Driver of Recordkeeper Swaps in New Study Poor service quality was another driver of recordkeeper moves, new research from Escalent finds.
Products & Services July 2nd, 2024 Considering the Hot Private Market Space for DC Plans As new Blackstone financial adviser surveying reiterates the growth in private market investing, can asset managers leverage the moment to...
Deals & People July 2nd, 2024 BNY Taps Minaya as Global Wealth Head The former leader of TIAA’s Nuveen asset management division will start in the role on September 3.
Compliance July 2nd, 2024 GE Hit By Athene PRT Lawsuit Schlichter Bogard LLP files a lawsuit against General Electric for completing a pension risk transfer with Athene, joining suits against AT&T and Lockheed...
Deals & People July 2nd, 2024 Advisory M&A News – 7/1/24 NewEdge Advisors welcomes Fortis Wealth Advisors; 4 wealth managers join Savvy Advisors; Perigon Wealth Management acquires Creative Financial Planning; and...
Data & Research July 2nd, 2024 Where is the Disconnect Between Employers and Employees? Payroll Integrations finds that employers pay for benefits their workers think are not very important.
Compliance July 1st, 2024 The DOL, the IRS and the Chevron Reversal The Supreme Court’s Chevron reversal creates uncertainty for plan advisers and sponsors.
Compliance July 1st, 2024 FSI, SIFMA Join Insurance Industry Lawsuit Against Retirement Security Rule Brokers and asset managers have also opposed the rule, alongside the life insurance industry.
Client Service July 1st, 2024 From Plan Education to Wealth Management When does financial education and planning for a 401(k) participant turn to individual wealth management? Practitioners discuss best practices for...