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Deals & People Vanguard Taps Former BlackRock Divisional Head for CEO Vanguard appoints iShares head Salim Ramji to succeed Tim Buckley in July, the firm’s first external hire to the top job. News Feed Quick Links Deals & People Practice Management Products Client Service Data & Research Investing Compliance

An Election of Economic Import While experts caution long-term investors from responding to election-season volatility, some market watchers see the potential for longer-term economic ramifications from voting in November.

Today’s Most Read 1. Beyond the Annuity Puzzle: Rewiring the Psychology of Lifetime Income 2. A Side Gig Retirement Plan 3. DOL Reconsidering Biden-Era ESG Considerations Rule

Corporate Pension Funding Mixed Amid Equity Drop, Strong Interest Rates In April, record-high pension funding levels experienced a slight decrease due to a decline in asset values, but this decline was partially offset by another increase in discount rates.

John Hancock Starts Five-Year Longevity Research Project With MIT The retirement and insurance provider is dedicating millions in funding for a collaboration that will include a longevity preparedness index.

QDIAs To Receive ERISA Advisory Council Review The council will study issues related to qualified default investment alternatives and report their findings to EBSA.

Industry Intel Roundup Featured Thought Leadership PLANADVISER is pleased to present the next edition of our Industry Intelligence roundup. This week, we are featuring thought leadership sponsored by or featuring experts in the industry. The content was created to supply actionable insights to retirement plan advisers regarding client service and practice management.

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