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Retirement Industry People Moves
Cetera Financial Promotes Former President to CEO; Dimensional Fund Advisors Selects COO; Transamerica Makes Sales Consultant to Retirement VP; and more.
Advisers Warming Slowly to Tech-Based Communications
Well over half of advisers are not communicating with clients via video, and only 7% are utilizing video to connect with clients on a regular basis.
Senator Introduces Bill to Encourage Faster Student Debt Payoff
HELPER Act would allow Americans to annually take up to $5,250 from a 401(k), 403(b), 457 plan or IRA—tax and penalty free—to pay for college or pay back...
PIMCO Discovers Error in Fund Fee Waiver
PIMCO is now in the process of reimbursing investors affected by the miscalculation.
1st Circuit Reverses Union Pension Liability Decision
As the appellate decision explains, ownership percentages are less important than organizations’ operating structures when determining withdrawal liability from a multiemployer union pension.
The Positive Impact of Claiming Social Security Later
The Center for Retirement Research says the reduction for claiming early is currently too large while the increase for claiming late is about right.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Ascensus to acquire employee benefits consulting firm; Multiple hires and promotions at Mutual of Omaha Retirement Services; and Unified Trust Company adds retirement consultant.
What Advisers Should Know About GDPR
While the GDPR does not directly address U.S. benefit plans, it should be of particular interest to defined contribution plan sponsors and their service providers because they hold...
Parties in Invesco Self-Dealing Suit Plan to Settle
The court docket shows that, prior to the Notice of Settlement, the court had granted the plaintiff extended time to file his amended complaint.
Schwab and TD Ameritrade Reveal Mega Merger Plan
The all-stock transaction is valued at approximately $26 billion; while subject to various closing conditions, the deal is expected to close successfully by the middle of next year.
Ways to Make Default E-Delivery Even More Effective
Recordkeepers and other service providers have submitted generally positive comment letters to the Department of Labor regarding its proposed e-delivery default rule, but they also have some specific...
Investment Product and Service Launches
Broadridge Financial acquires portfolio management solutions provider; Putnam offers new SMAs and model portfolios; Pacific Global adds ETFs to complement flagship fund; and more.
Republicans Propose Their Own Union Pension Funding Crisis Solution
Unlike the approach favored by Democrats in the House of Representatives, which would establish a government-backed loan programs to assist troubled union pension, this approach would permit the...
With New ‘Sensible Fees,’ Westwood Seeks Active Fund Disruption
According to the firm, “Sensible Fees” funds will enable investors to pay a low index or ETF-like base fee—only seeing a higher active management fee when fund performance...
Being Realistic About Longevity
More retirement plan participants are recognizing the financial implications of longer lifespans.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Aegon Asset Management names EM debt leader; a new chief marketing officer joins Jennison Associates; Gallagher appoints a consultant to retirement plan leader; and more.
Investment Product and Service Launches
IM releases institutional portfolio data tool; Vantagepoint implements private alternative assets; Avantis selects State Street as ETF service provider; and more.
AutoZone’s Use of Prudential GoalMaker Criticized in New Lawsuit
The lawsuit alleges that GoalMaker served Prudential’s interests at the expense of participants’ by funneling retirement savings into proprietary investment products and into investments that paid revenue sharing...
Hub International’s Ambitious Vision for the Retirement Market
Linking health care and wealth management; maximizing practice efficiency and cross-selling opportunities; addressing individuals' insurance and financial wellness needs—Hub’s new retirement plan specialist advisers hope to do all...
Full 9th Circuit Okays Panel’s Pro-Arbitration Decision
No judge of the 9th Circuit has requested a vote on a petition for rehearing Dorman vs. Charles Schwab, in which a three-judge panel held ERISA claims may...