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Recent data shows an uptick in assets held in 401(k) accounts even as the national conversation turns to savings gaps.

The head of Mariner’s new institutional retirement division says plan sponsor demand for wealth services was part of the decision...

Beginning in one week, broker/dealers must settle transactions by the next business day.

This story—the first in a PLANADVISER In-Depth series that focuses on participants—considers the jockeying for data in the retirement industry.

Kevin Crain, the former the head of retirement research at Bank of America, succeeds Michelle Richter-Gordon in the lead role...

Lack of retirement preparedness is prompting employee interest in financial wellness, Qualified Plan Advisors found in its annual wellness report.

Blue Ridge Associates acquires TSC 401K; Alerus Financial Corporation and HMN Financial announce strategic transaction; Bluespring Wealth Partners acquires KDI...

In addition to other registrants, advisers will have 30 days to inform their clients of any substantial data breach.

Experts at EBRI discussed how automation features for emergency savings and other vehicles can help underserved communities save for retirement.

Mercer promotes Martine Lellis to M&A lead; The Retirement Advantages hires a plan consultant; Empower announces chief compliance officer; and...

The firm will add 800 plans and more than 165,000 participants to its leading ESOP position in the U.S.

Macquarie adds large-cap growth ETFs; Fiserv University rolls out learning and training tools for financial institutions; and Lincoln launches new...

Also, Lincoln appoints Brian Kroll to head of retail life and annuity solutions.

EBSA has not, however, set a hard deadline for the much-anticipated proposal.

Veteran Bernie Clark is moving into an advisory role as Jon Beatty is promoted to lead RIA custody services.

Experts point out common points of confusion plan administrators and participants should watch out for in nonqualified deferred compensation plans.

A Cerulli white paper finds participants in managed accounts are more confident in their finances than those not using them.

The tariffs affect many industries, but are relatively small in scope.

ERISA experts from Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath provide guidance to registered investment advisers on the DOL’s new Retirement Security...

Envestnet and Salesforce announce collaboration; Pontera and Stifel help 401(k) participants pursue retirement goals; Kashable and BrightDime launch partnership to...