Compliance November 25th, 2024 Nevada Joins NAIC Best Interest Annuity Rule, Making 48 States Insurance industry groups are championing the move, because the state insurance regulations are one of the arguments against bringing retail...
Compliance November 22nd, 2024 SEC’s $8.2B in Financial Remedies Highest in History Outgoing SEC Chair Gary Gensler oversaw the highest fines figures for the regulator in 2024, though total enforcement actions were...
Data & Research November 22nd, 2024 Dalbar Releases Top 10 Plan Participant Websites The financial services market research firm ranked TIAA, Fidelity and Principal highest among DC portals.
Compliance November 22nd, 2024 Mercer: Trump, New Congress Will Likely Continue Bipartisan Work to Expand 401(k) Coverage Mercer’s policy lead says bipartisan work should continue to expand employer-sponsored retirement plan coverage, but tax treatment of such plans...
Deals & People November 21st, 2024 TPA Strongpoint Partners Acquires Pension Consultancy Karel-Gordon & Associates Illinois-based Karel-Gordon works with financial advisers to create qualified retirement plans.
Deals & People November 21st, 2024 Retirement Industry People Moves – 11/22/24 Hartford Funds names Mackay as head of distribution; Mercer appoints Penner as U.S., Canada career leader; The Standard hires Tucci...
Products & Services November 21st, 2024 Product & Service Launches – 11/21/24 AllianceBernstein launches direct indexing investment options; AssetMarket adds TIFIN AI capabilities for advisers; Oppenheimer partners with Pontera for client 401(k)...
Compliance November 21st, 2024 SEC Chair Gensler Announces January 20 Departure Biden appointee Gensler will step down after a ‘robust rulemaking agenda’ as Republican leadership takes over the White House.
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Rhode Island To Start Auto-IRA Program in 2025 RISavers administered by Vestwell is expected to begin a pilot in the spring of 2025 in partnership with Connecticut's state...
Deals & People November 20th, 2024 Robinhood to Acquire TradePMR, Expanding Into RIA Wealth Management The firm known for stock trading will connect users to financial advisers, expanding further into financial services after entering retirement...
Data & Research November 20th, 2024 HSA Growth Continues, With Plan Sponsors Calling for More Education The latest PSCA survey revealed rising health savings account usage, with employers advocating for more education to further participant uptake.
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Respondents Recommend Simplicity, Data Sharing for Saver’s Match Retirement industry representatives, providers and academics weighed in on how to best implement a federal matching program for lower-income savers.
Client Service November 20th, 2024 Principal Launches Workplace Personal Investing Program for Mass Affluent The adviser solutions program started in Q3; meanwhile, the firm’s asset management arm will release its first passive TDF in...
Compliance November 20th, 2024 Correcting 401(k) Auto-Enrollment Failures ERISA experts Fred Reish and Joan Neri answer a question about addressing a plan sponsor client’s error in implementing automatic...
Compliance November 19th, 2024 Capital One Facing 401(k) Plan Forfeiture Suit Capital One Financial Corp. and its board of directors are facing a lawsuit over the usage of 401(k) plan forfeitures, joining...
Compliance November 19th, 2024 ICI Calls On SEC to Reassess Regulatory Agenda Amid Presidential Transition The investment industry association’s letter highlighted key issues impacting investment advisers and investors.
Client Service November 19th, 2024 Navigating Client Relationships: Attraction and Breakup Experts at PLANADVISER 360 shared their views on winning new business, effective conversation starters and client fit.
Compliance November 18th, 2024 DOL Initiates Data Collection to Reunite Workers With Lost Retirement Savings The Retirement Savings Lost and Found database is expected to go live in December.
Deals & People November 18th, 2024 Manulife President, CEO Roy Gori to Retire in May 2025 Phil Witherington, president and CEO of Manulife Asia, has been named Gori’s successor.
Deals & People November 18th, 2024 Advisory M&A News – 11/18/24 CAPTRUST adds Boston Financial Management; Mercer Advisors acquires Chapel & Collins, Waypoint Capital Advisors; Integrated Partners expands with Generation Capital...