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Funds’ Portfolios Must Reflect Their Name, SEC Says
New rule means funds will have to derive 80% of their value from investments related to their official names.
Scope of AI Conflicts Proposal Finds New Opponents on the Hill
Members of both parties have criticized the SEC’s definition of ‘covered technology’ when it comes to using AI in financial services.
Carlyle Makes Growth Investment in CAPTRUST
Equity from Carlyle will be used to advance CAPTRUST’s M&A strategy in both wealth management and retirement, says CAPTRUST president.
SEC’s Risk Alert Worth Close Look Amid ‘Bevy’ of New Rules, Charges
Compliance experts point to the regulator’s focus on third-party providers and its marketing rule stringency in the recent exam notice.
Congress, Industry Push Back on SEC’s AI, Safeguarding Rule Proposals
The proposal would require advisers to eliminate conflicts related to a wide range of computational technology.
AI Is Reshaping Financial Wellness, but Can It Improve Retirement Savings?
Generative AI is already impacting financial wellness tools, but in coming years, it’s likely to have a greater role in retirement saving and wealth management, according to industry...
RiXtrema Launches AI-Driven 401(k) Client Engagement Tool
401kAI leverages artificial intelligence to analyze and summarize retirement plans and generate custom pitches, according to the technology firm.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Early assumes role of chief strategy officer at Vestwell; Principal selects Dessouki as chief marketing officer; Puerto joins J.P. Morgan Private Bank as head of retirement plan solutions.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Snappy Kraken introduces AI email builder; American Life & Security Corp. launch annuity product; Vanguard expands active lineup; and more.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Corebridge names Muderrisoglu head of investor and ratings relations; TIAA promotes Houser to head of institutional sales; Tifin Amp’s founder Nair steps aside, Gagliano named CEO; and more.
New Fiducient Advisors CEO Sees Financial Wellness as Key Focus Area
Sabrina Bailey says she is going back to ‘true roots’ of shaping investing and retirement outcomes for end clients.
73% of 401(k) Savers Would Like Personalized Investment Advice
Calculating the amount needed for retirement and identifying a retirement income stream are among the top needs for workplace savers, according to Schwab’s annual 401(k) participant survey.
SEC Proposal Would Require Elimination of Conflicts When Using AI and Similar Technology
The proposal applies to the use of wide range of technologies, including predictive analytics, that might put the firm’s interests over the client.
AI Meets Retirement: How Newfront is Mining 5500s, Leveraging Chatbots
The tech-focused advisory recently brought its AI-driven benefit solutions to Congress. This fall, it will be using AI capabilities to mine Form 5500s for plan sponsor clients.
The PLANADVISER Interview: Tina Anstett, Senior ERISA Counsel, Smart
A senior counsel who consults on ERISA fiduciary issues and IRS and DOL audits discusses the state of artificial intelligence regulation in the retirement plan business.
Investment Service and Product Launches
Savvy Wealth launches AI-powered adviser platform; MassMutual, Nationwide announce buffered annuities; and Touchstone launches ETF focused on securitized income.
Adviser Product Partnerships
Passthrough and STP Investment Services announce partnership; Viu by Hub partners with SafeStreets; FusionIQ selects FinMason as investment data provider; and more.
SEC’s Gensler Says AI Can Create Conflicts of Interest
The SEC chair said that an AI program that even accounts for the interests of the adviser could present conflicts of interest.
Investment Product and Service Launches
FundFront introduces white label alternative investment platform; Wealth.com unveils AI legal assistant; Schwab to launch the Schwab High Yield Bond ETF.
What Can AI Do for the Retirement Plan Industry?
Three different chatbots serve as examples of how AI technology can streamline multiple parts of the business.