January 3rd, 2020

Schwab-TD Ameritrade Merger Challenged in Antitrust Lawsuit The plaintiffs are concerned the combination of the two largest custodian companies in the U.S. will harm independent wealth managers as well as consumers, due to decreased competition in an already concentrated marketplace.  Read more > Wilmington Trust to Pay $5 Million to Settle ESOP Lawsuit The motion cites as one reason for settlement “probable costs, in both time and money, of continued litigation.” Read more > Investment Product and Service Launches Franklin Templeton adds first alternative ETF; Innovator launches four power buffer ETFs; Vanguard announces lowered expense ratios on several ETFs; and more. Read more > Prolonged Low Rates and TDFs Fund managers have to adjust to the new normal. Read more > MOST READ ARTICLES 1 Biden’s First Veto Keeps DOL’s ESG Rule in Place 2 Experts Predict Major Growth in Retirement Coverage, Benefits 3 Principal Continues Focus on Asset Management, ‘Jet Fuel’ of the Business 4 Why 529 Education Savings Plans Are More Valuable Than Ever 5 Advisers Recommend Fiduciary Outsourcing Services, Mostly for Small Plans

Sponsored message from CUNA Mutual Retirement Solutions Millennial Myths & Realities Strategies for Strengthening and Expanding Client Relationships Read more > In the Near Future Just a matter of time before retirement income becomes widespread, experts say. Read more > An Engagement Chain Linking participants to their online account from digital communications. Read more > Market Mirror Thursday, the Dow climbed 330.36 points (1.16%) to 28,868.80, the NASDAQ gained 119.59 points (1.33%) to finish at 9,092.19, and the S&P 500 closed 27.07 points (0.84%) higher at 3,257.85. The Russell 2000 was up 2.62 points (0.16%) at 1,666.77, and the Wilshire 5000 increased 255.51 points (0.78%) to 33,142.25.   The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 4/32, decreasing its yield to 1.876%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond climbed 1 2/32, bringing its yield down to 2.332%.

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