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AIM Investments has launched new customized reports to help financial advisers more effectively analyze, document, and compare defined contribution plan investments.

H.Beck Inc., the investment management arm of Capital Financial Group, will launch an open architecture platform through a strategic partnership with FundQuest Incorporated.

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has announced the Elite Advisor Program, a new program that recognizes loyal retirement plan advisers who consistently strive to provide outstanding service to MassMutual...

Defined contribution plan communications provider Newkirk has unveiled its Automatic Enrollment “SmartSingle” employee communications material.

A Campbell, California-based plan service provider is making information about collective investment funds (CIF) more accessible to plan advisers.

John Hancock has formed a new team within its Special Markets Planning Group to function as a resource for financial planners and advisers who counsel clients about tax...

Mesirow Financial Investment Strategies is working with Diversified Investment Advisors to customize and manage target maturity portfolios for Diversified's plan sponsor clients.

Charles Schwab Investment Management has added two new international funds to its lineup.

OppenheimerFunds, Inc. (OFI) has expanded its Oppenheimer Portfolio Series with the addition of the Oppenheimer Portfolio Series Fixed Income Active Allocation Fund.

MFS Investment Management has launched the MFS Diversified Target Return Fund.

A new program, FAcontact, offers advisers a way to give clients regular continued contact, so they can spend more time prospecting.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) has launched the Morgan Stanley Global Long/Short Fund, a fund of hedge funds.

Nationwide Financial Services is now offering a new plan design that includes target-date funds as core investment options along with a mutual fund window.

MacKay Shields LLC, and its affiliate New York Life Investment Management (NYLIM), announced the availability of the company’s first 130/30 fixed income product offering.

Claymore Securities, Inc. announced the launch of the Claymore/AlphaShares China Small Cap Index exchange-traded fund (ticker: HAO) on the American Stock Exchange.

PowerShares Capital Management LLC has announced the anticipated listing of the PowerShares India Portfolio, a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) expected to begin trading in mid- to late-February on...

Claymore Securities, Inc. has introduced a Web-based tool designed to help financial advisers recommend asset investment strategies to their clients.

Today, Integrity Mutual Funds, Inc. announced a new initiative providing solutions-focused education to its investors and financial advisers.

Prudential Annuities is adding three new options (two optional living benefits and one optional accumulation benefit) to its variable annuities to help investors capture an annuity’s highest daily...

Third Party Administrators (TPAs) now have a new, more efficient way of conducting business – and there are benefits for advisers, as well.