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Income disparities have translated into a 25% to 30% retirement savings shortfall for women compared with their male cohorts, according to a research report.

PenChecks Inc. hired Ray Zittlow, AIF, as its Midwest regional sales director.

Professional Capital Services LLC (PCS) updated its retirement plan model management tools.

SunAmerica Financial Group Inc. agreed to acquire Woodbury Financial Services Inc., a brokerage unit of The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc.

It is up to a plan’s investment committee to determine whether the cost of reimbursing revenue-sharing fees to each participant is effective—or prohibitive.

The Newport Group released a managed account service for advisers.

The Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2012-02R, which supersedes Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2012-02. On May 7, the...

Mutual fund flows have been strong throughout the first half of the year, with positive net flows every month, according to a report.

 Industry groups are urging a federal appellate court to uphold a ruling for judicial deference to a plan administrator in interpreting a plan under ERISA.

Investor confidence increased slightly in July, according to a report.

In her new role, Kate Healy is in charge of increasing the firm's awareness among 4,000 registered investment advisers (RIAs). 

Most advisers (95%) believe their investment strategies will help clients meet retirement income needs, despite the challenges of managing volatility and generating sufficient income for current retirees.

F-Squared Investments will serve as sub-adviser for the newly launched Reliance Trust AlphaSector Target Risk Collective Trust Funds.

A new guide to implementing nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plans is available.

The U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration issued Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2012-02R, which supersedes Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2012-02.

Callan Associates is making its Callan Target Date Index publicly available through an interactive tool.

Segal Rogerscasey launched an updated website.

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) retirement plans will have more time to comply with new rules concerning swaps.  

StyleAdvisor.com features multiple tabs, including peer comparison and risk return, to permit advisers to drill down deeper.

Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America (Allianz Life) promoted Emily Reitan to senior director of strategy and business development.