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More Retirement Industry Trends to Prepare for in 2022
A new year is starting in less than a month, and with it will come new challenges and opportunities across a changing defined contribution plan landscape.
The 2022 Retirement Legislation Landscape Takes Shape
The SECURE Act became law at the very end of 2019, ushering in major changes for the retirement planning industry, and experts are again asking whether the close...
DOL Seeks Information From Alight Solutions About Cybersecurity Incidents
Alight has been sued by retirement plan participants whose accounts were hacked, and the Department of Labor is investigating the provider's practices.
The 2022 M&A Outlook: Bumper or Bust?
Experts foresee strong interest in retirement industry merger and acquisition deals continuing next year, but firms may have more difficulty...
More Firms Are Addressing the Group Plan Market
Franklin Templeton has selected a new group plan recordkeeper in Transamerica, while PRI and Waypoint have formed a new joint company called Group Plan Systems.
2021 Required Amendments List Includes Changes for Multiemployer Plans
The only changes in requirements that would necessitate a plan amendment relate to the multiemployer plan financial assistance program, and there were no changes that may require an...
Updated myStockOptions Year-End Planning Site Updated
To help employees with equity compensation, myStockOptions.com has updated its education and guidance on the major issues, decisions and financial-planning strategies for the end of 2021 and the...
Moving From Words to Actions on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Adviser industry professionals tasked with addressing the serious lack of diversity and inclusion in their field say the events of...
Differentiating ‘Diversity’ and ‘Inclusion’ Helps Address Both
One research report defines ‘inclusion’ as the degree to which employees are embraced and enabled to make meaningful contributions.
Succession Planning Marketplace Evolves
While plan advisers often discuss the importance of succession planning with plan participants or wealth management clients, they might need...
Creative Planning Acquires Dashboard Wealth Advisors
This is Creative Planning’s second recent deal, underscoring how adviser industry M&A volume continues at a rapid pace.
People More Open to Seeking Adviser Help With Overall Financial Wellness
Older generations are more frequently seeking help with cash and debt management.
NFP and MoneyLion Expand Partnership
MoneyLion has integrated with NFP’s WellCents financial wellness solution, with the goal of offering more personalized financial services to employees.
DOL Enforcements Result in $2.4B in Recoveries for Plans, Participants and Beneficiaries
An Employee Benefits Security Administration report offers insight on how the agency gets leads for its enforcement actions.
Asset Managers Weigh In on DC Plan Investment Trends
They foresee growth in the use of CITs, retirement income products and ESG investments.
Three Economic Reasons to Give Thanks
With the year winding down, LPL Financial’s chief market strategist reflects on what investors have been grateful for over the past 11 months, from the strong U.S. consumer...
Plaintiffs File ERISA Excessive Fee Lawsuit Against VCA
The lawsuit claims the veterinary hospital network’s retirement plan, which has more than $500 million in assets, should have paid lower fees for recordkeeping and administrative services.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Portfolio Evaluations adds senior fiduciary consultant; Voya Investment Management to acquire Tygh Capital Management; and Alan Biller and Associates makes...
Adviser Apps Not Just a ‘Check the Box’ Item
Mobile applications have become an important part of the advisory client’s user experience and can potentially make a big difference on how a firm is seen.