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Lawsuit Says Retirement Plan Fiduciaries Failed to Monitor and Limit Revenue Sharing
The complaint against Wesco Distribution also alleges that the defendants chose higher-cost share classes for investments.
Investment Product and Service Launches
eMoney Advisors adds new features to Monte Carlo set; Investors Heritage launches latest fixed index annuity; Wisconsin and Voya Investment Management reduce fees on Tomorrow’s Scholar 529 program;...
AIG Retirement Launches Latest Mobile Enrollment Experience
Employers working with AIG Retirement Services can select from different virtual and mobile elements—including QR codes, instructional videos and interactive education modules.
Advisers Have Expanded Their Role During the Pandemic
Participants’ financial wellness and emergency preparedness have become more important in advisers’ service models, and some practices are even guiding clients on vaccines and reopening their businesses.
ERISA Attorney Q&A: Customization and Litigation
One expert attorney says sophisticated employers with the right internal expertise might want to explore custom default target-date funds, while others may not want to go down this...
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Everhart Advisors
Since being named the 2018 PLANSPONSOR Mega Team Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year, the practice’s assets under advisement have doubled.
SEC Consolidates Climate, ESG Information
A new webpage brings together all the agency’s actions and information as a response to increased investor demand for climate and ESG investing.
$35 Trillion in Retirement Savings Tells a Tale of Two Economies
Retirement plan balances have never been higher, fresh data from the Investment Company Institute shows, yet many millions of Americans are unable to participate in the growth.
Some Experts Foresee ‘Supercharged’ Recovery Coming
Sources say 2021 was already coming together as a year of very strong economic growth, and with the passage of an additional $1.9 trillion in fiscal stimulus support,...
New Stimulus Package Includes Help for DB Plan Sponsors
Both single-employer plans and multiemployer plans will get help with funding.
Classic ERISA Claims Filed Against USI Insurance Services
The financial services company is facing self-dealing allegations that closely echo those filed—with mixed results—against many of its industry peers.
DOL Says It Won’t Enforce Final Rules on ESG and Proxy Voting
The department says it will not pursue enforcement actions against any plan fiduciary for failure to comply, and it plans to release further guidance on the issues.
Senators Talk GameStop, Meme Stocks, Payment for Order Flow and More
Who gets to define best execution? Is T+1 or T+2 better for market stability? What even is payment for order flow? The Senate Banking Committee tackled all these...
The Importance of EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01
The prescheduled phase-out of the coronavirus disaster declaration had created a ‘compliance conundrum,’ which the DOL has now addressed by issuing additional guidance.
Reading Into the SEC’s 2021 Enforcement Priorities
The ongoing implementation of Regulation Best Interest gets top billing in the SEC’s recently published 2021 examination priorities list, though recent evidence suggests the regulator’s focus on share...
Practice of Rebranding Investments Questioned in ERISA Lawsuit
The American Red Cross is accused of allowing excessive investment and recordkeeping fees in its 401(k) plan.
Lockton and Norton Healthcare Agree to Pay $5.75M ERISA Settlement
A newly filed settlement agreement stipulates that Norton Healthcare and Lockton will each pay half of a total settlement of $5.75 million, which will be used to compensate...
Pandemic Forcing Many to Retire Earlier Than Anticipated
Nearly 70% of retirees say they retired earlier than they had expected, up from 50% in 2020.
Why Annuities Are So Helpful in Today’s Market Environment
Thanks to increases in longevity and lower expected returns from stocks and bonds in the foreseeable future, annuities are now seen as a big part of the solution.
Investment Product and Service Launches
MSCI to launch investment solutions with Microsoft, and Xtrackers by DWS launches ESG ETFs.