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Kestra Survey Looks At ‘Messy’ Succession Planning
While many 1st Generation advisers express confidence in their succession plans, only 6% of those planning to retire within the next decade have a fully documented strategy in...
Senator Warren Wants Information About Empower’s Push Into Private Equity for 401(k) Plans
Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren wrote to the company’s CEO, Edmund Murphy III, outlining concerns about the asset class and demanding details of the firm’s plans.
Investors, Advisers Take Different Approach to Initial Retirement Years
A Global Atlantic survey showed mismatched priorities between financial professionals and clients during the critical ‘Fragile Decade.’
Democratic Senators Urge DOL to Reconsider Elimination of 401(k) Plan Crypto Guidance
In a letter, four Senators expressed concern that rescinding the 2022 guidance removes essential protections for American workers’ retirement savings.
Brian Funk Named President of MetLife Investment Management
The firm’s global head of private capital has been serving as interim president since May.
Employer Sues Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for Alleged ERISA Violations
Wesco Inc. alleges BCBSM exploited self-funded health plans by charging fees to fix its own billing errors, in violation of federal fiduciary duties.
Senate Advances GENIUS Act to Regulate Stablecoins
The measure, which introduces new compliance standards for issuers of stablecoins, passed with bipartisan support.
Social Security Trust Fund Predicted to Fall Short One Year Sooner
Social Security's largest trust fund may be depleted in 2034, one year earlier than estimated in 2024, and what had been predicted in 2023.
UnitedHealth $69M Settlement Finalized
The complaint was originally filed in 2021 and spent three years in litigation before the settlement was reached at the end of 2024.
Rising Costs Add Pressure as Fewer Consumers Meet Financial Goals
Only one-third of Americans saw the financial progress they expected, according to a new report, with many relying on debt to stay afloat.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 6/13/2025
ERISApedia to join AmericanTCS business; EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants expands law firm group; Wagner Law Group adds to LA office; and more.
Amid Market Volatility, Insurers’ Focus Shifting to Annuities and Retirement Income
More than half (56%) of insurance carriers responding to a Goldman Sachs Asset Management survey indicated that they already offer an in-plan annuity solution and another 33% reported...
ERISA Advisory Council Releases QDIA Recommendations to DOL
The report was released after Democrats in Congress raised concerns about the council’s future, as it has not met since President Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Court Narrows Scope of Liberty Mutual Case, But Allows Single Claim to Proceed
In Massachusetts, while a federal judge granted partial summary judgment in favor of Liberty Mutual, an alleged breach of the duty of prudence was allowed to continue.
Industry Access to Managed Account Platforms
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EBSA Budget Request for FY26 Down 5% from FY25
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which provides financial assistance to distressed pension plans, also requested a smaller budget at $21.8 million, down from $38.9 million in fiscal 25.
U.S. Wealth Soars as Millionaires Multiply and Migration Trends Shift
The U.S. leads the world in private wealth growth and millionaires, according to Henley & Partners, while a growing share of affluent Americans are relocating to wealth centers...
Pension Risk Transfer Cost Drops in April
Average costs of a competitively bid pension risk transfer declined to 101.1% of a plan’s accounting liabilities in April from 102.5% in March, according to Milliman.
Survey Explores Unrealized Tax Credits
A report from the New Practice Labs suggests how more low-income households can realize available tax credits.
Making Decisions About AI Adoption
Firms express cautious optimism about artificial intelligence tools in a recent survey.