Data & Research January 21st, 2026 Younger Generations Name Emergency Savings No. 1 Worry Research from CAPTRUST suggests that plan sponsors can leverage advisers to improve outcomes for their employees.
Data & Research January 21st, 2026 Crypto Continues Growth Among Advisers A recent survey shows 32% of advisers made cryptocurrency allocations in 2025, an uptick from recent years.
Compliance January 21st, 2026 Supreme Court Hears Arguments to Determine How Multiemployer Plans Assess Withdrawal Liability As employers push for a hard year-end cutoff in withdrawal liability calculations, court justices questioned why actuarial assumptions should be...
Deals & People January 21st, 2026 CFP Board Names New CEO The CFP Board promoted K. Dane Snowden, who joined the organization in 2023.
In Practice January 20th, 2026 Prudential Rolls Out AI, Data-Based Enhancements for Adviser Program Prudential Advisors intends the updates, including some related to artificial intelligence, to improve processes across the full lead life cycle.
Compliance January 20th, 2026 Another Court Sides With Employer in Forfeiture Case A federal judge dismissed a complaint against Amazon and stated it properly used forfeited funds.
In Practice January 20th, 2026 OneDigital Adds Alts to Personalized Portfolios for DC Plans Private investments have been introduced into OneDigital’s Personalized Portfolio program for 401(k) plan sponsors.
In Practice January 20th, 2026 Russell Investments, ICI Join BlackRock, Charles Schwab Among Those Announcing Trump Account Contribution Plans Several notable corporations have announced their expected match contributions ahead of the pilot program’s July launch.
Deals & People January 16th, 2026 Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 1/16/2026 Vontobel strengthens US consultant relations; Ascensus names new ABLE head; Marsh McLennan hires Bill Thompson for new leadership role; and...
Compliance January 16th, 2026 Supreme Court to Review Intel 401(k) Case The case could reshape how easily workers can sue employers under ERISA.
Compliance January 16th, 2026 In-Plan Roth Conversions Come to Thrift Savings Plans in Late January Up to 26 conversions will be allowed per calendar year.
In Practice January 16th, 2026 The Evolution of Quarterly Investment Committee Meetings The objective of these regular meetings has changed, and advisers are adapting.
Products & Services January 16th, 2026 Higher Discount Rates, Reduced Liabilities Improve December Pension Funding 2025 ended on a high note after market volatility shook defined benefit plan finances during the first quarter.
Compliance January 15th, 2026 Bill to Restrict ESG Investment in 401(k) Accounts Passes House The House of Representative’s bill aims to make it harder for fiduciaries to consider environmental, social and governance factors when...
Data & Research January 15th, 2026 BlackRock: Millennial Advisers Lead Industry Shift Toward High-Net-Worth Clients Model portfolios have become essential, customizable tools for high-net-worth clients, and Millennial advisers are leading the trend.
Products & Services January 15th, 2026 Product & Service Launches – 1/15/2026 Osaic partners with ActiFi, Greene Consulting to expand adviser education; CeriFi, Wake Forest University launch small business wealth adviser program; Venn by...
Compliance January 15th, 2026 ESOPs Are No Longer Enforcement Priority for DOL Daniel Aronowitz, the head of EBSA, had previously pledged to ‘end the war’ on employee stock ownership plans.
Data & Research January 15th, 2026 Early Adopters of Managed Accounts Could See Larger Gains Lower- and middle-income participants could also potentially see increased wealth/salary ratios with managed accounts, according to Morningstar.
Compliance January 15th, 2026 CFP Board Continues Trend of Record Certifications, Exam Candidates In 2025, the board also saw the largest number of racially and ethnically diverse professionals certified in a single year.
Data & Research January 15th, 2026 How Much Do 401(k) Loans Set Back Retirement Saving? Increased plan contribution rate may lessen the impact of 401(k) loans on saving, according to the Pension Research Council.