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A DALBAR training program anticipates the best interest contract (BIC) exemption.

Among other things, the 8th Circuit found Principal’s adherence to its agreement with a plan sponsor does not implicate any fiduciary duty.

Retirement plans across the U.S. argued they were misled about the riskiness of funds exposed to the firm’s much-maligned “London Whale” trading losses in 2012. 

The next most common resource is their financial adviser, a John Hancock survey finds.

Why do so few DC plans offer stable value funds on the investment menu?

John Hollyer with Vanguard sees the SEC’s new efforts having a minimal effect on retirement plan investors.

As financial services companies enter the new year, LIMRA finds their use of social media is rapidly shifting to include more business development. 

On September 11, 2015, PBGC published a final rule that made significant changes to the prior regulation about reportable events.

The IRS has issued updated procedures for requesting letter rulings and has made changes to VCP fees.

The economy will keep on muddling through; investors will have to jump some hurdles, but Bob Doll says there is still room for optimism.

Driven both by employer paternalism and pragmatism, financial wellness programs are rapidly expanding among U.S. companies, according to Aon Hewitt. 

A long-term financial plan must take into account financial bumps along the way.

On a scale of zero to 150, the score lets people know how well prepared they are for retirement.

Forty-five percent can meet these expenses, up from 38% two years ago, Fidelity says.

One attorney specializing in ERISA litigation suggests the pace of lawsuits has increased fairly substantially in the last year, with signs of even more momentum in 2016.  

Most cite appreciating family, enjoying life and losing weight as January 1 goals.

Arnerich Massena transitions some of its plan services business line to SageView Advisory; new hires at Macquarie Group and more.

The agency has added references to 403(b) pre-approved plans in its user fee guidance.