AI Product & Service Launches – 3/30/2026
Jump launches agent for advisers; Merrill and Bank of America introduce meeting tool; Mangrove Technologies rolls out digital asset ecosystem;...
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DOL Releases ‘Safe Harbor’ Regulation for Alts in DC Plans
The much-anticipated safe harbor aims to reduce ‘regulatory burdens and litigation risk’ for the inclusion of private assets in defined...
January, February Active Months for RIA M&A
Merger-and-acquisition activity is keeping pace with the last couple years, but buyers and sellers are showing they are selective.
Geopolitics Moves From Tail Risk to Market Driver
Energy shocks, policy intervention and great power competition are driving persistent volatility.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 3/27/2026
Finseca elects Prudential’s Moira Buckley as secretary, future board chair; GW&K names 3 new partners; Voya hires Bill Whittington to...
US Retirement Assets Rose 11% in 2025, per ICI
Nearly 40% of US retirement assets last year were in individual retirement accounts.
How Retirement Fiduciaries Can Help Health Plan Fiduciaries
Advisers’ deep knowledge of the fiduciary process can aid employers making sense of new disclosures from pharmacy benefit managers.
Schwab Finds Teens Eager to Invest Amid Calls for More Economic Education
According to a recent survey by Charles Schwab, 70% of responding teenagers expressed interest in investing.
Federal Judge Allows 401(k) Class Action Suit Against Southwest Airlines
Plaintiffs say the 401(k) plan invested in a large-cap growth strategy fund that lagged its benchmark and peer funds for...
FINRA Had Fewer Cases, More Settlement Money in 2025
Without one outsized fine, FINRA’s total fines in 2025 would have been 15% lower than the previous year, according to...
Product & Service Launches – 3/26/2026
iCapital partners with Aladdin Wealth, acquires Hexure; Manulife offers access to L&G investment solutions; Vanguard rolls out ETF suite; and...
Corebridge Financial, Equitable Holdings Merge Into $1.5T AUM, AUA Behemoth
The newly formed company will have 12 million customers and is valued at $22 billion.
Increased Scrutiny of Health Plans Leaves Advisers Racing to Keep Up
Congress’ recent appropriations act and proposed Department of Labor guidance both push for greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers.
Human Interest to Provide Recordkeeping for UBS Financial Advisers
The platform offers direct integrations with more than 500 payroll partners.
Advisory M&A News – 3/25/2026
Moss Adams Wealth Advisors goes independent, rebrands; LPL adds Gibson Financial Group to Linsco; Beacon Pointe Advisors expands with 2...
DOL Alternative Assets Rule Passes White House Review
The Department of Labor can finalize the rule after a public comment period lasting 30 or 60 days.
Rising Living Costs Push Retirees to Rethink Work, Spending
Research shows 63% of retirees cite basic living expenses as a pressure driving workforce re-entry.
Lagging Security, Excessive AI Access Prevalent in 2 Cybersecurity Surveys
Kroll learned that 80% of respondents increased budgets dedicated to cybersecurity, but nearly three-quarters acknowledged gaps in their strategy.
Future Taxes, Market Volatility Heighten Retirement Savers’ Concerns
Gen X respondents saw the biggest increase of economic worries during the first quarter, according to an Allianz study.
Fink: ‘Diversification’ Could Fund Social Security
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said adding diverse investment accounts could help the program profit from artificial-intelligence-driven gains in the stock...