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Defendants unsuccessfully argued that the breach of fiduciary claims should be dismissed because they fulfilled their duties by offering an array of investment options.

Shifting regulations, evolving consumer demands and a strong response from established providers are real challenges, but low-cost automated 401(k) platform providers remain committed to DC industry disruption. 

Defined contribution plan sponsors are looking to negotiate recordkeeping fees, reduce revenue sharing and switch to lower-cost investments, a survey found.

Paychex Adds LPL Financial’s Employee Advice Solution; Amerilife Names New CEO; New Sales Consultant Joins The Retirement Advantage; and more.

Exchange-traded funds have struggled for years to enter the defined contribution market; they could see more success under a tighter fee and regulatory environment. 

This week PLANSPONSOR, the sister publication of PLANADVISER, is revealing the finalists for its 2017 Plan Sponsor of the Year Awards.

Even though more than half of Americans don’t know the difference between a fiduciary financial adviser and one who isn’t, the majority believes it’s important for advisers to...

Experts in several discussions this week suggested organic market factors could take the place of DOL rulemaking that under the Obama Administration sought to raise the conflict of...

Maturing Millennials report feeling very optimistic about retirement readiness, career growth, and financial security; meanwhile, advice-seeking Baby Boomers have much lower expectations.

A lawsuit filed against JP Morgan Chase in New York levels a series of allegations that are by now very familiar to retirement industry professionals. 

Janus Capital Releases Fiduciary Focused Share Classes; TIAA adds Guaranteed Income Components to TDFs; Virtus Launches Municipal Bond ETF; and more.

This week our fellow Strategic Insight publication, PLANSPONSOR, is announcing the finalists for the 2017 Plan Sponsor of the Year Awards; find out who is being recognized here. 

According to both district and appellate court rulings, the ESOP fiduciaries knowingly offered the employer stock at an inflated price. 

According to one study, 13.1 million victims of fraud lost $15 billion in 2015.

In a report, the Council offers a framework for plan sponsors and providers to address cyber security issues.

A report from the 2016 ERISA Advisory Council makes recommendations for facilitating auto-portability, communicating to participants about plan-to-plan transfers, and discussing the transfer of state-run retirement program accounts...

“Many advisers feel left behind by the robo-movement,” the firm suggests, “but they don’t have to feel threatened or left out.”

Throughout 2017, the firm plans to offer new tools that can keep advisers focused on fiduciary responsibilities, customized investment strategies, and goals-based planning. 

Despite uncertainty around the future of the fiduciary rule, firms are clearly still committed to expanding fiduciary support services for their staff and clients—as demonstrated by the continuing...

The complaint alleges that defendants “reaped significant fees and profits at the expense of the plan and its participants.”