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CCP Develops Executive Compensation Benefit Plan
Corporate Compensation Plans has introduced an executive compensation benefit program to protect highly paid employees' income and wealth accumulation plans.
Janus Launches Capital Protection Fund
Janus has launched what it says is the first U.S.-based capital protection mutual fund to offer daily liquidity with no set maturity date.
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S&P Indices Introduces Inflation Hedging Index
S&P Indices announced the launch of the S&P 500 Oil Hedged Index.
Workers Clueless about Retirement Health Care Costs
A Sun Life Financial survey suggests that over nine in ten American workers either have no idea what their health care costs are likely to be in retirement,...
AUL Retirement Appoints Michigan Sales Director
The retirement services division of American United Life Insurance Company (AUL), a OneAmerica company, has selected Scott Pawlich to be its regional sales director for Michigan.
AGF Appoints Head of Institutional Business
AGF Investments Inc. (AGF) selected Chris Boyle to be Senior Vice-President (SVP) of the firm’s institutional business.
Forward Management Refocuses on EM Corporate Debt
Forward Management, LLC has relaunched the former Forward International Fixed-Income Fund with a new name, a new strategy, and a new sub-adviser.
ING Hires 401(k) Sales Regional VP
Brian Lighty has joined ING U.S. Retirement Services as the Independent Channel Regional Vice President covering northern Illinois.
Setting Retirement Goals Leads to Increased Engagement
Having a goal for retirement savings can cause participants to be more engaged in actively planning for their retirement, according to a survey from Diversified’s Retirement Research Council.
Putnam Hires Two for Defined Contribution Sales
Putnam Investments has hired Michael Shamon and Daniel McDermott for senior positions in defined contribution sales and client relations.
J.P. Morgan Launches Platform for Rebalancing TDFs
J.P. Morgan Worldwide Securities Services has launched a cash allocation and rebalancing solution (CARS) that supports target-date funds, both custom and open architecture.
S&P Launches Index of Second Wave Emerging Markets
S&P Indices has launched the S&P CIVETS 60, a tradable index comprised of Colombia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey and South Africa stocks.
FTSE and EIRIS Launch Corporate ESG Ratings
FTSE and Experts in Responsible Investment Solutions (EIRIS) announced the launch of the FTSE4Good ESG Ratings.
Women Gaining Confidence on Retirement Readiness
Women’s confidence in their ability to plan for retirement has reached a three-year high, with 69% of women rating their confidence level as good or very good, according...
Paychex Acquisition Expands Services to Advisers
Paychex, Inc., a provider of payroll, human resource, and benefits outsourcing solutions, has acquired ePlan Services, Inc., a provider of recordkeeping and administrative solutions to the defined contribution...
GSAM Launches Brazil and China Equity Funds
Goldman Sachs Asset Management launched the Goldman Sachs Brazil Equity Fund and the Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund on April 29, 2011.
Smaller Managers See Faster Growth
Research from Strategic Insight, an Asset International company, found that 20 of the top 25 fastest growing fund firms had less than $5 billion in stock and bond...
Active Traders Show Market Optimism
The latest Charles Schwab Active Trader Sentiment Survey found that 72% of traders who are expecting a tax refund this year plan on investing at least some of...
Nationwide Expands Investment Lineup
Nationwide Financial Services announced enhancements to its variable annuity and variable life insurance products, including expanded investment options in the bond and large-cap growth categories.