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Wells Fargo Agrees to Pay $35 Million for Overcharging Advisory Accounts
The registered investment adviser overbilled clients with custom rates by maintaining inadequate procedures, the SEC said.
Nationwide Reports Americans Worry Social Security Will Deplete in Lifetime
A separate survey by F&G Annuities and Life found 44% of U.S. retirees have returned to work or are considering doing so.
Investors Nearing Retirement Seek Strong Support and Brand Familiarity, Cerulli Reports
Latest research found 45% of investors prefer an adviser affiliated with a national firm when they are nearing retirement.
Advisory M&A
Innovest adds Jansson as retirement plan consultant; Wealth Enhancements adds $341M First Capital Advisors; Latimer joins Steward Partners in Florida expansion push; and more.
Another BlackRock TDF ERISA Challenge is Dismissed
An ERISA lawsuit alleging TDF underperformance by the asset manager for Cisco 401(k) participants has been dismissed.
American Airlines ESG Lawsuit May Move Ahead, According to Court Filing
A judge overseeing the complaint brought by a former pilot has set a potential trial date; the airline has said ESG-related investments were only available as a self-directed...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Newfront hires Sakata, Nelson to retirement services team; Bartlett joins Choreo as SVP of advisers; startup AdvisorCheck taps former RIA head Tam for CEO; and more.
Vanguard, J.P. Morgan, BlackRock Lead Fund Flows in First Half
Vanguard and BlackRock saw gains from passive mutual fund and ETF management, with JP Morgan gaining on active, according to Simfund data.
New SEC Cybersecurity Rule a ‘Business Problem,’ Not Just IT or Legal, According to Experts
The new disclosure requirements for public companies will require time and resources to meet cybersecurity needs.
BofA: Hardship Withdrawals Up 36% As More Prioritize Short-Term Needs
Distributions were down and hardship withdrawals were up, though overall saving rates remained steady, according to the bank’s latest participant research.
PBGC Reports Program Solvency and Surplus
Industry experts seek scaling back of premiums as the pension insurance agency expects to remain solvent long into the future.
The PLANADVISER Interview: Vince Morris, President of Retirement and Wealth, OneDigital
The OneDigitial retirement plan leader says the aggregator’s company-wide focus on the employee guides its strategic growth.
Keep it Simple: Innovations in Small Plan Advisement, Management
Advisers and small plan 401(k) providers explain how the industry has evolved to do more—but make it feel like less—for smaller businesses.
SEC Proposal Would Require Elimination of Conflicts When Using AI and Similar Technology
The proposal applies to the use of wide range of technologies, including predictive analytics, that might put the firm’s interests over the client.
Advisory M&A
LPL brings on $6.5B RIA; Sanctuary snags former UBS firm; Steward acquires Vantage Point from Merrill; and more.
SEC Requires Public Companies to Disclose Cybersecurity Data
Annual reports must include information on the issuer’s cybersecurity management and governance, and they must disclose material incidents within 4 business days.
The Portability Services Network, Explained
The network started by Retirement Clearinghouse has many of the largest recordkeepers signed up to coordinate on retirement plan portability. Here’s how it works.
ERISA Advisory Council Highlights Trends in Pension Risk Transfers
PRTs are trending upward, but their relationship with private equity and non-traditional investments is drawing more scrutiny.
Capital Group Partners With Financial Finesse to Reach Large Plan Sponsor Market
An initial program targeting the midsize plan sponsor market saw 38% participant engagement.
SEC’s Gensler Says AI Can Create Conflicts of Interest
The SEC chair said that an AI program that even accounts for the interests of the adviser could present conflicts of interest.