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Harrington Exits LPL
Bruce Harrington, LPL Financial's SVP of retirement solutions, has left the broker/dealer.
Schwab Launches Additional Low-Cost ETFs
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., has launched two more of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with low operating expense ratios and commission-free online trading in Schwab accounts.
DWS Taps Two for Sales Posts
DWS Investments, the U.S. retail unit of Deutsche Bank’s global Asset Management division, has appointed Gregory Troccoli and Robert Kendall as directors.
ING Bolsters Multicultural Sales Efforts
ING said it has added staff to further the company’s multicultural sales efforts, particularly in its retirement services business.
DoL: Advisers to Funds in Target-Dates not Fiduciaries
In an advisory opinion, the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) addressed whether investment advisers to the mutual funds underlying target-date funds used in a retirement plan are plan...
The Principal Announces TPA Expense Allowance Program
Available during the first quarter of 2010, The Principal Financial Group is offering a transition expense allowance to help offset third-party administrator (TPA) fees during their first year...
Resolutions for 2010 Will be More Financially Focused
A new study from Fidelity finds more Americans than in the past are resolving to save more and learn more about finances in the coming year.
Fidelity Offers Financial Education and Tools
Fidelity Investments announced recent additions to its offering of financial guidance and tools for investors.
New Russell Indexes Track Small to Mid-Cap Equity Segment
Russell Investments has launched a set of benchmarks to track the small to mid-cap segment of the global equity market, known as SMID cap.
Northern Trust Rolls Out Carbon Footprint Data
Northern Trust will offer environmental emission analytics which it said will enable institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals to effectively measure the carbon footprint of their investments.
Ascensus Revamps Adviser Proposal
Ascensus said it unveiled a 2010 proposal for financial advisers selling its plans.
Reports Offer B/D Insights for Investment Managers
Strategic Insight, an Asset International company, and Coates Analytics, are collaborating on a series of quarterly reports to help investment management firms navigate the broker/dealer...
MFC Adds Director of Consultant Relations
MFC Global Investment Management (MFC GIM) named Bradford G. Thomas as director of Consultant Relations.
403(b) Plans Show Confidence in Compliance
New research sponsored by AUL Retirement Services finds 403(b) plan sponsors are confident they understand their responsibilities and are not worried about IRS audits.
AllianceBernstein Files a Group of Global Asset Allocation Funds
Fund manager AllianceBernstein has newly registered six global asset allocation funds, according to Simfund Filing, a product of Strategic Insight, an Asset International company.
Cost of True Love Rises—Slightly
Thanks to the weak economy in 2009, the PNC Christmas Price Index increased by a modest 1.8% compared to last year.
Three Putnam Fund Managers Fall as Part of Staff Cuts
Putnam Investments LLC will dismiss three fund managers as part of a broader move to cut 5% of its staff.
S&P Expands Family of Target Risk Indices
Standard & Poor's has expanded its family of target-risk indexes with the launch of the S&P MATRIX Target Risk Index.
Two New iShares Bond ETFs Begin Trading
The iShares 10+ Year Credit Bond Fund and the iShares 10+ Year Government/Credit Bond Fund have begun trading.
Financial Engines Gears Up for IPO
Financial Engines, Inc., announced today that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) a registration statement on Form S-1 for the proposed initial public offering...