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Retirement Still a Concern, but Everyday Expenses Take Priority
Day-to-day expenses might be top-of-mind for Americans, but they are still concerned about having a secure retirement, according to a recent survey from AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company.
New Web Service Provides Advice to 401(k) Participants
Internet service 401kAdvisory provides investment recommendations to investors seeking 401(k) advice tailored to their particular situation and risk tolerance.
IMHO: “Second″ Opinion
ERISA’s 404(c) has long been held out by some as something of a magic talisman.
IMHO: “Second″ Opinion
ERISA’s 404(c) has long been held out by some as something of a magic talisman.
Court Says 404(c) No Defense in Fiduciary Stock Suit
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire determined that Tyco International Ltd. cannot use Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) section 404(c) protection in its...
Eaton Vance Names Head of National Brokerage Sales
Jac McLean has been appointed managing director, Brokerage, of Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc., the broker/dealer subsidiary of Eaton Vance.
State Street Launches Convertible Bond ETF
State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) introduced what it said is the first convertible bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) available to U.S. investors.
Principal Changes Fee Schedules for Some Fixed-Income Funds
Principal Funds has lowered the up-front sales charges on Class A shares of its fixed-income funds.
Principal Offers 403(b) Sponsors a Chance to Practice
They say that practice makes perfect--and for non-profit employers that sponsor 403(b) retirement plans, Principal Financial Group is offering to give them a chance to "practice."
IRS Releases Proposed 403(b) Prototype Document Program
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) used PLANSPONSOR's 403(b) Summit to unveil the next step in the tax agency’s efforts to move 403(b) plans closer to their 401(k) cousins.
Benefits in 'Crisis,' but Employers Staying the Course
Despite the tumultuous environment, most plan sponsors seem to be committed to staying the course, at least for now.
GSAM Says $5.5 Billion in Fifth PE Fund
Goldman Sachs Asset Management has raised $5.5 billion from investors to start a fifth fund dedicated to buying private equity investments on the secondary market.
President of Defunct Firm Accused of Stealing 401(k) Deferrals
The top official of a Horsham, Pennsylvania-based medical management consulting firm has been indicted in federal court on charges that he stole employees' retirement contributions.
CVC Capital Partners Wins Barclays iShares Bid
U.K. bank Barclays agreed Thursday to sell its iShares exchange-traded funds (ETFs) business to European private-equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
WSJ: Barclays Ready to Announce iShares Deal
Barclays PLC is expected to announce as soon as tomorrow that it has reached an agreement to sell iShares.
Working with an Adviser Can Curb Stress
Saving money and working with a financial adviser seem to lessen the stress people felt about the current economy, a new survey found.
Turmoil Dents Participant Confidence
It should come as no surprise to discover that nearly two-thirds of surveyed participants say their retirement confidence has declined in the past twelve months.
Grail Advisors Adds to Sales Team
Grail Advisors, which distributes actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced a number of appointments to lead and manage the company’s sales and distribution efforts.
Judge Approves Adviser Deferred Comp Settlement
A federal judge in New Jersey has approved a $1 million settlement in a long-standing legal battle waged by a group of former Prudential Financial advisers over whether...
Buffalo Manufacturer Suspends 401(k) Match
A Buffalo, New York-area building products and steel processing firm has suspended its 401(k) match because of a slumping business climate driven by slowdowns in the housing and...