The Markets

The usual flow of retirement research and market commentary is being complemented this week by a refreshing look at the fundamentals—at the roles volatility and perception play in...

Advisers can differentiate themselves by showing DC plan sponsors how alternatives can help and how to include them in fund menus.

International Equity funds led inflows again in July, according to Strategic Insight.

Cerulli predicts IRA assets will continue to grow strongly through 2020.

Board accountability, human capital and executive compensation emerge as key issues in new CFA Institute survey.

Trading activity was light within 401(k) accounts last month, according to Aon Hewitt.

They point out that volatility is the price investors pay for potential returns.

In the second quarter, target-date funds experienced $19.3 billion in positive inflows, while target-risk funds saw aggregate outflows of $2.9 billion.

Growth without the drawdown risk in a defined benefit plan? Alternatives may be an answer, some experts say.

Experts suggest a “portfolio” approach can be an adaptable and effective means of controlling retirement spending.

A BlackRock analysis finds the cost of future retirement income dipped in the second quarter—the first substantial quarterly drop since at least 2013.

Evolving asset allocation strategies are making existing investment product sets less relevant, according to research from Casey Quirk.

Environmental, social and governance investing has great value, Calvert attests.

International equity offerings attracted nearly $25 million for the month.

The market for investment services devised to meet specific institutional client objectives will grow by more than $1 trillion over the next five years, predicts global analytics firm...

And real estate is the most popular alternative asset class for pensions, a survey shows.

Managed accounts let participants seek and receive professional investment guidance without requiring hands-on management.

Money market funds received the most inflows from defined contribution plan participant transfers in June.

Professional U.S. investors say protecting capital in down markets is one of the most important considerations when selecting an active manager.

Financial advisers are increasingly embracing alternative investments, a survey by Morningstar and Barron’s finds.