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Q3 Securities Litigation Driven by New Charges
The third quarter saw a robust 169 new securities lawsuits filed, but the credit crisis is no longer leading the litigation charge, according to Advisen’s quarterly update on...
Target Maturity Funds See Another Positive Quarter
Target maturity funds enjoyed their second quarter in a row of positive returns, and on an annual basis significantly outperformed the S&P 500 Index, according to the Ibbotson...
No Raise for Social Security Recipients in 2010
The Social Security Administration announced there will be no cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2010 for monthly social security and supplemental security income (SSI) benefits.
IRS Sets Benefits Limits for 2010
The Internal Revenue Service has announced cost of living adjustments applicable to dollar limitations for pension plans and other items for Tax Year 2010.
AllianceBernstein Says Participants Still Bullish on Target-Dates
Target-date funds have drawn a lot of scrutiny of late, but a new survey suggests that participants still have confidence in the approach.
SEC Hits Schwab with Wells Notice over Bond Funds
Charles Schwab has been notified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it could be the target of an SEC civil suit.
Mustached Americans Want Help with Finances
Financial advisers take note: Mustached Americans are looking to better their savings habits.
New York Life to Expand DCIO Team
New York Life Investments plans to hire three new vice presidents and one internal sales representative for its defined contribution investment-only (DCIO) team in the next month or...
Madoff Victims Sue SEC
Two investors are pointing their fingers at the U.S. government for failing to stop Bernard Madoff’s giant Ponzi scheme.
Investors Shift from Cash to Equities
As investors remain optimistic about a global economic recovery, risk appetite is at its highest point since 2006, according to the latest BofA Merrill Lynch Survey of Fund...
Women Feel Pain of Recession
Women are thinking twice about spending and many are dipping into their savings or investments, according to a survey by Citi.
Participants Continue Tiptoeing into Equities
The Hewitt 401(k) Index for September indicated 401(k) participants continued to slowly and modestly transfer assets from fixed income investments back into equities.
Fund Inflows Still Strong in September
Open-end mutual funds saw inflows of more than $49 billion in September, according to data from Morningstar.
ING Tool Tracks Retirement Objectives
ING’s U.S. Retirement Services operation has introduced a new Web tool for customers to help them determine if they are on track to achieve their financial objectives in...
BofA Surrenders Legal Documents about Merrill Deal
After months of fighting with regulators, Bank of America (BofA) is turning over documents about its purchase of Merrill Lynch, according to news reports.
TIAA-CREF Connects Smartphone Users with Financial Advice
By taking a picture of TIAA-CREF’s advertisements, smartphone users can link up with an investment consultant.
Texas Universities Select VALIC as 403(b) Plan Provider
VALIC has been chosen by the University of North Texas (UNT) and Texas Woman’s University (TWU) as a 403(b) plan provider.
Insurance Agent Accuses Firm of Stealing 403(b) Clients
An insurance agent who purchased a book of clients from a retiring co-worker is suing the firm with which he is associated for stealing some of that business.
Less Investing Could Mean Less Business for Advisers
Some Americans are pulling back from investing—which potentially means fewer people will be in the market for a financial adviser, according to a survey from AlixPartners, a global...
Jones Blair Group Reconnects with CAPTRUST
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors said that the principals of The Jones Blair Group of Wells Fargo Advisors will be joining the firm’s Charlotte, North Carolina, office.