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DoL Calls for Stock Drop Ruling Reversal
The U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) has asked a federal appeals court to overturn a lower court ruling that cleared ING of wrongdoing in a stock-drop lawsuit.
DoL Disputes Home Depot’s Win in Stock Drop Suit
In an Amicus Brief, the U.S. Department of Labor said a court that cleared Home Depot of wrongdoing in a stock drop suit misinterpreted the Employee Retirement Income...
ETFs Enjoy $7.2B November Inflows
Investors added $7.2 billion into U.S.exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in November, according to Strategic Insight, an Asset International company.
Funds See $7B Inflow in November
Propelled by demand for international exposure, U.S. mutual fund investors added about $7 billion in net new cash to U.S. stock and bond funds in November.
Beacon Hill Offers Compliance Module for ADV Part 2
Beacon Hill Fund Services has developed a compliance consulting module for registered investment advisers (RIAs) for form ADV Part 2 amendments.
Company President Ordered to Repay Loans
The U.S. Department of Labor is ordering Barstow Truck Parts and Equipment Co. President, James M. Rajacich Sr., to restore $118,249 to the company’s profit-sharing plan.
Generation Most at Risk for Retirement?
A report from Aon Hewitt suggests that Generation Y workers (ages 18 to 30) may be most at risk for not having enough savings in retirement, despite having...
Barclays Releases Commodities Index
Barclays Capital unveiled the Barclays Capital Commodities Research Index (BCRI), designed to make Barclays Capital’s commodities research investable.
Principal Ready for Roth Conversion Requests
The Principal Financial Group will begin processing plan changes for in-plan Roth conversions and for participant requests for such conversions beginning December 16, 2010.
New Jersey Residents Have More Rainy Day Funds
New Jersey took the top spot in three key measures of financial capability, according to research released by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.
Allianz Appoints New SVP of Sales
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) has named Bob Densmore as senior vice president - national sales manager.
Investment Account Closures Increased
A new survey by Cogent Research finds 13% of affluent Americans closed at least one investment account in the last year, more than double the pace reported in...
DB Plans Gaining New Appreciation from Workers
Retirement benefits - especially defined benefit (DB) programs - are giving employers an added advantage when it comes to attracting and retaining new employees, according to a survey...
Fidelity Offers Guidance for Advisers Going Independent
Fidelity has launched a program, “Options for Independence,” to help breakaway brokers understand the range of options available to them when going independent.
Asset Fees for Most Alternatives Dropping
Asset management fees for most non-traditional asset classes have fallen, following increased scrutiny from cost-conscious investors, according to a report by Mercer.
ProShares Unveils Alternative ETF
ProShares, a provider of alternative exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has unveiled ProShares RAFI Long/Short (RALS).
True Loves Will Have to Dig Deeper This Year
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke may not (yet) be worried about inflation, and Social Security may not see the need for a cost of living...
IRS Issues Multi-Employer Amortization Extension Procedure
A new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) procedure (2010-52) details the process by which mutli-employer plans can request a five or 10-year extension of the deadline for amortizing unfunded...
Gen Y is Taking Action
Fifty-six percent of those surveyed would love a chance to go back in time, before the recession, so they could change their financial behaviors.
Stepped Up 401(k) Contributions Come Amid Optimism
Contributions to 401(k) plans increased in the last year, according to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index, as some investors' spirits seem to be lifting.