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Some unlikely distribution firms have managed to step into the crisis and increase loyalty among affluent investors, according to Cogent Research.

A new series of print and broadcast public service announcements are urging younger Americans to 'Feed the Pig.'

The Utica Teachers Union opposes a decision to limit the district employees’ choice of a financial adviser.

MetLife announced the national expansion of its retirewise program.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday voted unanimously to improve mutual fund disclosure by requiring funds to provide investors a concise summary in plain English.

Fidelity Investments today named Michael Durbin as president of Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services, provider of trading, custody, and brokerage services to registered investment advisers (RIAs).

As market turbulence takes its toll on everything from 401(k) account balances to pension plan funding, employers are scrambling to assess the full impact on their retirement programs.

Charles Schwab is now making available industry insights and benchmarking data compiled from retirement plan clients to third-party administrator (TPA) clients.

Participants' transfer activity level was significantly higher than usual in October, according to the results of the Hewitt 401(k) Index.

GE Asset Management Incorporated (GEAM) on Tuesday announced several additions to its institutional sales team, expanding the firm’s presence in both the public and corporate plan markets.

Morningstar Investment Services has introduced three new managed portfoliosâ€″the Tortoise, the Hare, and Dividend Stock Baskets.

Even with the probability of higher taxes and inflation looming before them, high-net-worth individuals and their advisers can find some opportunity in today’s environment, according to a recent...

In order to boost the equity side of Putnam Investments, CEO Robert Reynolds said the firm will undergo several changes, including an elimination of staff positions, the merging...

Putnam Investments announced Monday the merge of half a dozen equity funds to remove product redundancies.

Many people in the developed world say they do not understand financial planning and do not know where to turn for help with financial matters, according to a...