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The asset-weighted average expense ratio for defined contribution (DC) retirement plans is currently 0.42% versus the 2006 level of 0.57%, according to NEPC.

Under the final rule, penalty rates and caps are both cut in half.

Sean Rhoderick, taxable fixed-income investing leader at PNC Capital Advisors, outlines unique opportunities driven by conflicted central bank policies and a persistently abnormal rate environment. 

Morgan Stanley Releases Gender Diversity Toolkit; Northern Trust Launches Goal Engineer Series for IRAs; OppenheimerFunds Launches Semi-Custom TDF Program for Advisers; and more. 

 

The bifurcation in demand within the money market fund space continued, Strategic Insight data shows.

The firm announced availability of a new suite of resources and tools to help independent financial advisers develop, strengthen and maintain their cybersecurity defense. 

The relief is available for plan years beginning before 2018, if certain conditions are satisfied.

The platform gives financial advisers the ability to better service employers and employees, the company says.

According to data from John Hancock Retirement Plan Services and Allianz Life, many Millennials have already fallen behind recommended retirement savings targets—but they also have time to recover...

The institutional investors surveyed by Greenwich Associates are experiencing longer execution times, increased execution costs and more difficulty sourcing bond securities and completing trades.

The lawsuit alleges the nursing home and its chief officer diverted millions of dollars from the company’s retirement plan to a religious corporation and to themselves.

Among other actions, they increased their workplace retirement savings rate prior to or following their leave.

Most caregivers of special needs children don’t work with financial advisers; however there is strong interest in working with financial advisers who specialize in special needs planning.

Increasing life expectancy, disappearing sources of guaranteed income, and historically low yields on bonds make for some tough fixed-income investing conditions; a disciplined approach can help.

The value of median retirement assets for participants with student debt at age 30 is $10,075 and the same for those without student loans is $10,680, according to...

Retirement industry experts have warned the proposed changes to the Form 5500 could be just as significant as the controversial fiduciary rule reform. 

Experts range in their confidence about Congress’ desire and ability to enact meaningful retirement-focused legislation, either before or after the upcoming presidential election. 

To mark the 10th anniversary of the PPA, the firm reassesses retirement plans.

Too many people have taken advantage of home equity credit lines.

Hearts & Wallets found less than one-third of accumulators feel their retirement savings are on track.