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PBGC Issues Final Rule for Late Premium Penalty Reductions
Under the final rule, penalty rates and caps are both cut in half.
Investment Products and Service Launches
Morgan Stanley Releases Gender Diversity Toolkit; Northern Trust Launches Goal Engineer Series for IRAs; OppenheimerFunds Launches Semi-Custom TDF Program for Advisers; and more.
Retirement Income Complexity Is Here to Stay
Increasing life expectancy, disappearing sources of guaranteed income, and historically low yields on bonds make for some tough fixed-income investing conditions; a disciplined approach can help.
DOL Extends Comment Deadlines on Form 5500 Reform
Retirement industry experts have warned the proposed changes to the Form 5500 could be just as significant as the controversial fiduciary rule reform.
TIAA Enhances App for Newest Apple and Android Watches
The restructured app offers users easy access to the latest balances regarding retirement savings, retirement healthcare and more.
Investment Products and Service Launches
Cavalier Assigns Nine Interim Sub-Advisers for Suite of Mutual Funds; Empower Retirement Paper Explores QDIAs; TOBAM Launches its First U.S. Mutual Fund.
Many Have Unrealistic Expectations for Retirement Savings
Most Americans are unfamiliar with annuities which could ensure they do not outlive their savings, a study finds.
PANC 2016: Lessons Learned From Litigation
Among all the highly informative breakout sessions at PLANADVISER National Conference, the most popular again this year includes the panel “Lessons Learned From Litigation.”
PANC 2016: Advice and Robo Advisers
Robo advisers are likely here to stay; as they proliferate, how will traditional advisers stay competitive?
Two-Thirds of Small Businesses Do Not Offer a 401(k)
They say they do not see the value and that the fees are too expensive.
Senate Hears Sobering Testimony on Retirement Income Gap
Among the worrisome data points shared with this week with U.S. Senators on the Special Committee on Aging is that nearly half of individuals cannot easily cover an...
Financial Wellness Can Improve Employee Retirement Savings
Financial wellness programs not only can help employers save money, they can improve employees’ retirement prospects, according to a study.
Retirement Plan Sponsors Plan Move From Prime Money Market Funds
The decisions are being made due to SEC money market fund reform.
Retirement Industry People Moves
New CEO Joins Voya; Capital One Investments Welcomes Six New Financial Advisers; The Retirement Advantage Adds New Regional Sales Consultant; and more.
Couples Not Going Deep into Retirement Planning
Advisers can help by including spouses in retirement planning conversations.
E-Signature Firm Predicts Mountains of Fiduciary Paperwork
Even advisers who feel well prepared for the DOL new fiduciary rule will face an increased amount of paperwork and disclosure, both internally and coming from outside providers.
TIAA Clients Will Soon Use ‘Voice Biometric’ Account Authentication
TIAA says voice recognition technology offers customers a “fast, easy and secure password alternative.”
Both Millennials and Boomers Rely on Apps to Manage Retirement
However, Millennials are using technology more frequently for managing finances and leading healthy lifestyles.
House Republicans Propose Tax and Retirement Policy Changes
A Neuberger Berman analysis shows that House Republicans’ tax and retirement policy proposals may suggest a push toward a universal savings account and a consolidation of current tax...
Use of Float Income Questioned in New Fidelity Lawsuit
Employees of HP Inc. and United Airlines filed suit over treatment of returns and interest on “float income” generated by cash in transit.