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Lincoln Adapts Fiserv’s Retirement Illustrator
Fiserv announced that Lincoln Financial Group is the first client to make use of its new retirement income technology, Retirement Illustrator.
Russell Adds to Defensive Indexes
Russell Indexes introduced the Russell High Efficiency Defensive Indexes, an index series extending the Russell Defensive Index methodology.
Canada Likes Click-Through Retirement Planning
More Canadians are managing their portfolios online, according to research from TD Direct Investing.
Despite Lack of Savings, Some Are Still Hopeful
There is a disconnect between the saving habits of some consumers and their rosy retirement forecasts, a poll found.
BofA Wins Suit Over Affiliated Fund Use
Bank of America has won a lawsuit alleging it violated the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) by investing retirement plan assets in bank-affiliated funds.
U.S. Bancorp Names Senior Counsel
Brett Meili was hired as legal counsel to support U.S. Bancorp Fund Services’ alternative investment products and services division.
Ga. Firm Names Principal, Promotes Four
Britt L. Bentley was named senior vice president and a principal of LCG Associates Inc.
U.S. Bank Names Relationship Manager
Adam Casavant joins U.S. Bank Institutional Trust and Custody in Chicago as a relationship manager.
Mutual of Omaha Names Regional Sales Managers
Mutual of Omaha’s Retirement Plans Division aims to extend its 401(k) and related product lines with the addition of four new regional...
Fidelity Closing Small Cap Discovery Fund
Fidelity Investments is closing Fidelity Small Cap Discovery Fund (FSCRX) to new accounts.
Burnham Benefits Appoints Vice President
Janet Vreeland has been named a vice president at Burnham Benefits Insurance Services.
Mercer Names Midwest Retirement Head
David Weissner was named Midwest market business leader for Mercer’s retirement business.
Broker/Dealer Pitches Advisers with Video
BCG Securities Inc. (BCGS), a broker/dealer and advisory firm, unveiled an adviser recruitment video.
Sibson Offers Factors for Terminating Frozen DB
Employers who are thinking of terminating a frozen defined benefit plan (DB) must be aware of termination costs and administrative procedures.
J.P. Morgan Adds Real Estate Strategist
J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Global Real Assets hired John Faust as a managing director and client portfolio manager for real estate.
Pension Lump Sums Must Account for COLAs
Calculations of lump sum pension benefits consider cost of living adjustments (COLA) participants would have received if they had taken an annuity at retirement.
Boredom at Work May Lead to Creativity
Catching up on your TPS reports in your cubicle or attending a mundane business meeting may make you more creative.
Nuveen’s Bob Doll Forecasts Trends for 2013
Cautious optimism was the watchword for the 2013 economic outlook, according to Bob Doll, chief equity strategist of Nuveen Asset Management.
Employer Contributions Owed Are Not Plan Assets
A court ruled contributions owed to a 401(k) are not plan assets, so an employer did not breach fiduciary duties by not contributing.
Pentegra Launches Q&A Tool
Pentegra Retirement Services introduced a Web tool featuring Q&A’s with Pentegra specialists.