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The SEC says Western International Securities failed to act in the best interest of customers when the firm allegedly sold...

The Retirement Advantage hires veteran financial professional, while AssetMark will acquire Adhesion Wealth.

Achieving a sense of short-term financial wellness is hard enough during times of market growth and economic stability, but the...

Backers of the new bill say the legislation would cut red tape and help Americans who change jobs frequently keep...

MSCI launches next generation of equity factor models, while Robeco launches quant credit strategy focused on SDGs and climate.

The committee has named a new president and its first chief operations officer following a two-day planned meeting where the organization discussed its short- and long-term polices for...

While the prevalence of settlements in ERISA cases means fewer legal conclusions have been drawn by the courts than one...

Labor Secretary Marty Walsh testified to Congress that DOL is open to a rule that would regulate cryptocurrency in retirement...

With its acquisition of College Finance Company, the company, now known as Candidly, says its platform can be delivered as an employee benefit or embedded into a partner’s...

In addition to a monetary settlement, three Charles Schwab investment adviser subsidiaries have agreed to retain an independent consultant to...

Insights include how to disagree without being disagreeable—and how to be benevolent, professional and courteous while still getting the job...

Sources say the Senate HELP Committee’s measure, called the RISE & SHINE Act, is expected to be combined with a...

Sources say the ingredients for passing a new round of federal retirement planning reforms are in place, but hurdles remain,...

The IRS has begun sending pre-audit letters to plan sponsors whose retirement plans have been selected for upcoming audits, giving...

Retirement benefit plans have deep pockets—filled with both assets and sensitive information—so it only makes sense that they are a...

Mercer Advisors makes three acquisitions; retirement and wealth management firm kPlans joins SageView Advisory Group; Prudential hires a global head...

A new report details how today’s retirement savings structure and tax incentives fail to promote adequate retirement security for the middle class.

Assuming there is no malfeasance or criminal activity going on, the process of a DOL or IRS audit does not have to be unpleasant, even if minor issues...