December 6th, 2019

Don’t Overlook Stable Value’s Role as Bull Market Ages If the Fed continues to cut interest rates, sources say, stable value funds will likely prove to be superior in comparison with money market funds. Read more > IRS Publishes Required Amendments List for DC Plans This year’s required amendments list touches on the new hardship withdrawal standards and a new regulation impacting certain hybrid defined benefit plans. Read more > Investment Product and Service Launches Aegon Asset Management Announces Global Integration; Avantis Investors Launches Additional Mutual Funds; and Vanguard Creates New International Bond Index Fund. Read more > Addressing Profitability When plans are no longer cost-effective, there are actions advisers can take. Read more > MOST READ ARTICLES 1 Experts Predict Major Growth in Retirement Coverage, Benefits 2 Why 529 Education Savings Plans Are More Valuable Than Ever 3 Advisers Recommend Fiduciary Outsourcing Services, Mostly for Small Plans 4 Biden’s First Veto Keeps DOL’s ESG Rule in Place 5 A Reminder to Avoid Fraudulent Hardship Withdrawals

Sponsored message from Alliance Bernstein Plan Participants Want Certainty and Control in Retirement A modern replacement for variable annuities, lifetime income strategies can provide certainty of income with more control. Read more > Effectively Serving Small Solutions Delivering profitable service to small clients is possible. Read more > Adviser Picks In a crowded field, which providers and investments stand out? Read more > Market Mirror Thursday, the Dow closed 28.01 points (0.10%) higher at 27,677.79, the NASDAQ ticked up 4.03 points (0.05%) to 8,570.70, and the S&P 500 gained 4.67 points (0.15%) to finish at 3,117.43. The Russell 2000 was virtually unchanged at 1,614.83, and the Wilshire 5000 increased 29.99 points (0.09%) to 31,757.94.   The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 3/32, increasing its yield to 1.808%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond decreased 28/32, bringing its yield up to 2.257%.

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