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Putnam Looks to Amp Up Worker Savings

Participants say day-to-day expenses stand in the way of retirement savings, and Putnam Investments is responding with access to financial wellness services.

Indexing in DC Plans Rises Sharply

Research from Vanguard's Center for Retirement Research examines how the adoption of index target-date strategies has transformed the composition of defined contribution (DC) plans.  

Reports Delve into Best Practices

Two reports from Cogent Research are designed to help advisers optimize communication materials and distribution strategy, as well as benchmark their practice against competitors.

DOL Files Suit against Calif. Bank

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has filed a lawsuit against a California bank, alleging that nearly $1.4 million in employee stock ownership assets were mismanaged.

Back-to-School Likely to Cost Less

Fall spending on back-to-school supplies will tick down from its historic high in 2012, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF).  

Standing Out From the Crowd

How advisers can differentiate themselves in a crowded marketplace

Index Investing

Evaluating costs, benefits and options

Making Sense of Audits

How advisers can help their clients through DOL audits, with recordkeeper help

SEC Names Adviser Exam Head

Jane E. Jarcho has been named national associate director of the Investment Adviser/Investment Company examination program by the  Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).