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Regulators Seek Comment on ERISA Disclosure Requirements
The IRS, PBGC and EBSA are accepting suggestions on how to simplify disclosures to benefit fiduciaries and participants.
Few in ‘Active Generation’ of Americans Have Planned for Their Retirement Pastimes
Only 11% of Americans have planned for post-retirement passions and pastimes, according to Lincoln research.
Oxford Survey Finds DOL May Have Underestimated Compliance Cost of Fiduciary Proposal
New rollover disclosure needs would contribute to a majority of the cost, according to the survey commissioned by financial industry group FSI.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 1/19/24
Transamerica names Dickinson director of participant engagement; Vestwell bolsters sales team; Voya names Leary to board.
Concerns About Scope 3 Disclosure Continue to Haunt SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal
A House subcommittee hearing resulted in significant opposition from agricultural interests.
CAPTRUST Announces 1st Wealth Acquisition of 2024
The deal comes as Echelon names CAPTRUST among the biggest acquirers of 2023.
DOL Brings Clarity to Newly Available Emergency Savings Accounts
The FAQ guidance builds on earlier IRS directives, with a focus on investments and fee structures.
Product & Service Launches – 1/18/24
Morningstar, iCapital expand access to alts; Manulife announces longevity innovation challenge with World Economic Forum’s UpLink; Nassau Financial Group launches fixed-indexed annuity product.
How to Properly Document 2024 Plan Meetings
A retirement plan auditing expert provides a primer for recording minutes accurately and with maximum value for retirement plan committee meetings this year.
Advisers Prioritizing Roth Provisions From SECURE 2.0
According to Escalent research, advisers are more likely to focus on immediate or traditional plan provisions with sponsors.
PLANSPONSOR Roadmap 2024: Financial Wellness
This PLANSPONSOR Roadmap focuses on financial wellness. It will equip you with the insights needed to develop or update your financial wellness program for employees. You’ll hear from...
Financial Adviser Shortage Looms, Cerulli Reports
The consultancy finds the number of new advisers has not offset those who have gone in a different direction.
SEC Imposes $18M Fine on JP Morgan for Whistleblower Violations
According to the regulator’s order, the company’s securities division required clients to sign non-disclosure agreements barring them from reporting potential wrongdoing to the SEC.
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Growth Bolstered by Workplace Unit
The firm highlighted workplace offerings as a key pillar of wealth management client growth in its Q4 earnings.
Advisers’ Value to Clients, by the Numbers
PLANADVISER and PLANSPONSOR research highlights what the relationship between plan advisers and plan sponsors can bring.
Advisory M&A News – 1/16/24
BlackRock ramps up alts exposure with GIP acquisition; SageView Advisory Group acquires Palmer Retirement Consulting; Financial Advisers launches Avise Financial.
Crossmark’s Doll Named CEO, Keeping CIO Role
Bob Doll, known for his annual market predictions, is adding the CEO and president roles to his position as Mike Kern steps down.
CFP Board Approaches 100,000 Certified Professionals
The number of CFP professionals reached an all-time high of 98,875, with 2023 marking the most diverse class to date.
ASA Calls on Congress to Name DOL Employees Involved With Fiduciary Proposal
The American Securities Association asked Congress in a letter to identify DOL staff involved in the fiduciary proposal and to consider recusing them from its finalization, a request...
TIAA Partners With Hip-Hop Star Wyclef Jean on Track to Spotlight Retirement Gap
All funds from ‘Paper Right’ will go to charity FGI, focused on providing financial literacy to underserved students.