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The divided committee vote sets the stage for Gary Gensler’s consideration by the full Senate, a step for which the timing remains unclear, given the chamber’s many competing...

After the challenges of 2020’s volatile market, financial advisers should learn how to approach any future obstacles with their clients.

The department says it will not pursue enforcement actions against any plan fiduciary for failure to comply, and it plans to release further guidance on the issues.

The asset management firm points to the importance of increasing savings and diversification as two ways to counteract potential lower returns.

A new research report out of the Wharton School suggests changes to required minimum distribution (RMD) rules might not have as big an impact in practice as many...

Who gets to define best execution? Is T+1 or T+2 better for market stability? What even is payment for order...

However, the majority would prefer to interact with a human adviser, as opposed to a robo adviser.

TIAA announces new president and CEO; Advisor Group brings in financial experts; managing director joins client development team at Strategic...

The 2020 PLANSPONSOR Participant Survey also shows that company matches really matter to retirement plan participants.

The prescheduled phase-out of the coronavirus disaster declaration had created a ‘compliance conundrum,’ which the DOL has now addressed by issuing additional guidance.

Key changes and questions can go far when engaging with clients.

Northern Trust partners with Two Sigma; Lockton and Morningstar team up to offer adviser managed accounts; and firms launch TDFs...

The ongoing implementation of Regulation Best Interest gets top billing in the SEC’s recently published 2021 examination priorities list, though...

The American Red Cross is accused of allowing excessive investment and recordkeeping fees in its 401(k) plan.

A newly filed settlement agreement stipulates that Norton Healthcare and Lockton will each pay half of a total settlement of $5.75 million, which will be used to compensate...

If done properly, a request for proposals can help sponsors stay on par with the most advanced services available in the marketplace at competitive rates.

Democrats used Gary Gensler’s confirmation hearing to speak to issues of racial and wealth inequality exacerbated by the pandemic—which has...

However, many are implementing new practices and technologies to combat these effects.

In his prepared remarks, Gary Gensler calls the U.S. securities markets the ‘finest in the world,’ while emphasizing the need for ‘clear rules of the road and a...

DCALTA says its framework addresses the key implementation challenge identified by plan sponsors: operational aspects of daily valuation of private alternative assets that do not trade on an...