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Retirement Concerns Come in Third, PwC Finds
Meeting day-to-day expenses is more of a concern for U.S. employees than funding retirement, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).
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Insights from the Retirement Plan Adviser and Adviser Team of the Year winners and finalists.
TD Ameritrade Launches ETF Offering for 401(k)s
TD Ameritrade Trust Company created an investment program that allows plan sponsors and independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) to offer exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to 401(k) plan participants.
ING Hires Head of Valuation for U.S. Retirement Services
ING hired Dwayne S. McGraw to serve as Head of Valuation for the U.S. Retirement Services division, effective as of April 11.
Dow Jones Adds Four Indexes to RBP Family
Dow Jones Indexes announced the addition of four new indexes to its family of Dow Jones RBP Indexes.
S&P Introducing New Versions of S&P 500
S&P Indices is launching two indexes designed to provide market participants with unique measuring tools for specific stock characteristics within the S&P 500.
Report Examines How Financial Advisers Use ETFs
Strategic Insight, an Asset International company, has released a report analyzing how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are being adopted by advisers.
SEC Seeks Input on Investor Education
The Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for input on the effectiveness of existing investor education efforts.
Madoff-Related Lawsuit against SEC Dismissed
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit by two of Bernard Madoff's former clients, which accused the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of negligence for failing to uncover...
Still River Adds Retirement Consulting Unit
Still River Retirement Planning Software and RetirementWORKS developed a retirement consulting unit, along with four white papers, to present its new strategies for serving the retirement marketplace.
Wirehouses in Transition, FRC Reports
Wirehouses are changing the way they work with investors, advisers, and asset managers in an effort to win back some of the market share they’ve lost to regional...
The Principal Launches Financial Education Campaign
The Principal Financial Group launched a financial education campaign designed to “help people put their financial pictures into clear focus and help make their dreams reality.”
New Global Head of Real Estate at BlackRock
BlackRock announced that Jack Chandler will join the company as Global Head of Real Estate.
Wealthy Boomers Unsure of Next Generation’s Wealth
Only 12% of wealthy Baby Boomers said it is highly likely that their children will attain the same or higher level of wealth as they have, reported a...
Most 401(k) Plans Have Moderate Fees
Total plan costs for running a 401(k) can vary widely, but for most employers the range between high and low total plan costs is moderate, according to the...
eSecLending Names COO
eSecLending, a global securities lending agent, announced that Paul Lynch has joined the firm as Chief Operating Officer, effective April 25.
Turner Appoints Global Head of Client Relationships
Turner Investments appointed Carolyn Patton as global head of client relationships.
Western Asset/Claymore Funds Announce Manager Change
CIO Emeritus, S. Kenneth Leech, will no longer serve as portfolio manager for non-global portfolios.
Principal to Acquire Finisterre Capital
Principal Global Investors has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Finisterre Capital LLP and Finisterre Holdings Limited, an emerging markets investor based in London.