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Appellate Court Backs Revenue-Sharing Case Dismissal
A lower court was correct in dismissing the lawsuit over unreasonable fees related to investments filed against Deere&Co. and two Fidelity units, an appellate court ruled Thursday.
FINRA Fines Wachovia for Sales Violations
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said Thursday that it has fined two Wachovia units more than $4.5 million for violations related to the sales of mutual funds and...
Fee Disclosure Bill Introduced in Congress
Senators introduced legislation that would require defined contribution plan sponsors to disclose fees to participants.
Seeing Red Could be Good
Trying to work with clients about investment details? Try using red materials. Developing creative strategies with your team? Go with blue.
myStockOptions.com Expands Content On Job Termination
Job losses have certainly been in the headlines of late -- and on people's minds.
Invesco Launches Risk Premium Capture Strategy
Invesco's Global Asset Allocation Group has unveiled Premia Plus, a risk premium capture strategy.
Report Ranks Best Web Sites for Advisers
If you are looking for mutual fund Web sites that are useful in a particular area for advisers, a new report offers some insight.
IMHO: "Spreading" the Wealth
In one of the more memorable sound bytes of the Presidential campaign just past, candidate Obama tried to explain the rationale underpinning his economic philosophy as a belief...
Invesco Aim Launches New 401(k) Review Tool
Invesco Aim launched an enhanced Invesco Aim PlanForward Module 3 Benchmarking and Reviewing 401(k) Plans.
UPS Joins 401(k) Match Suspension List
UPS has become the latest employer to pull back on its 401(k) match.
NewRiver Accuses Morningstar of Unlawful Use of Prospectus Product
Mutual fund data repository NewRiver, Inc., announced it has filed suit against Morningstar Inc. over use of its prospectus product.
Macy’s Expense Reductions to Include 2009 Match Cuts
Department store retailer Macy’s Inc. joined the growing list of employers slashing their 401(k) match to save money in the difficult economic environment.
Advisers Move Away from Specialization
In order to adjust with the changing landscape as Baby Boomers retire, financial advisers will likely take on a broader role and compete with a wider array of...
PLANSPONSOR Announces 2009 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Finalists
PLANSPONSOR has announced the finalists for its annual Retirement Plan Adviser and Adviser Team of the Year awards.
SEC Charges Merrill With Misleading Pension Clients
Just over a year after launching an investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Merrill Lynch and two of its former investment adviser representatives for misleading...
New Merrill Brokers Get Pink Slips
Merrill Lynch laid off an undisclosed number of short-tenured advisers this week, according to news reports.
A Sure Thing?
Generally speaking, there’s no such thing as a sure thing – certainly when it comes to investing.
Cerulli: Fee-Based Compensation Goes Up, Revenue Goes Down
The fee-based revenue model for advisers shows cracks because of volatile markets, according to research from Cerulli Associates.
DALBAR Upgrades Audit Program to Reflect New Advice Rules
The DALBAR Adviser Audit has been updated to comply with new advice rules.
New Firm Provides Plan Sponsor Data
Pension Analytix, Inc., a marketing and analytical insights firm targeting companies that provide retirement services, has launched Acquisition Engine.