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NIRS: Women Must Save More than Men
Women remain at a higher risk for retirement insecurity as compared with men, according to a research brief issued by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS).
Marsh Settles Bid-Rigging Charges with Conn.
Marsh&McLennan Cos. Inc. agreed Wednesday to pay $2.4 million to settle bid-rigging and client-steering charges leveled by Connecticut Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.
Payden/Wilshire Longevity Funds Cut Fees
Payden&Rygel has announced a reduction in expenses for the Payden/Wilshire Longevity Funds, its target-date fund series.
HighTower Expands Firm with Several New Teams
HighTower, a financial services firm serving high-net-worth (HNW) clients, has added several advisory teams across the U.S.
FINRA Settles ARS Violations with Four More Firms
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said it entered settlements with four more firms relating to the sale of auction rate securities (ARS).
As Net Worth Goes Down, Interest in Finances Goes Up
Being a millionaire just isn’t what it used to be.
RolloverSystems Adds Sales Directors
RolloverSystems, Inc. (RSI), an independent provider of rollover services, announced it is boosting its distribution capabilities with the appointment of two new regional sales directors.
Wells Fargo Freezes Pension
Wells Fargo&Co. told employees Monday it will no longer contribute to its traditional pension plan.
Sunshine State Hires Hewitt for 401(a) RK Services
The Florida State Board of Administration (FSBA), has hired Hewitt Associates as recordkeeper for the FSBA’s $3.8-billion 401(a) retirement savings program.
DailyAccess Brings on Gosnell for Operations Post
Mobile, Alabama-based DailyAccess Corporation has named Michelle Gosnell as senior vice president of Operations.
MetLife Releases Retirement, Encore Careers Guide
The MetLife Mature Market Institute released a workbook with a DVD containing assessment tools, information, and resources to help those contemplating whether to retire and how to move...
Emerging Currency Fund ETF Launches
WisdomTree and The Dreyfus Corporation, part of BNY Mellon Asset Management, announced the listing of the WisdomTree Dreyfus Emerging Currency Fund (CEW) on the NYSE Arca.
Pershing Expands Fixed-Income Capabilities for RIAs
Pershing Advisor Solutions announced that its registered investment adviser (RIA) customers now have access to a broader array of fixed-income investment choices.
ING Relaunches Corporate Variable Universal Life Product
ING Life Companies has relaunched its corporate variable universal life insurance product, issued by Security Life of Denver Insurance Company, with enhanced pricing.
GAO: SEC Still Needs More Efficiency Initiatives
While federal securities regulators have made progress in working out internal organizational kinks, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) still has a way to go before reaching...
Pennsylvania Securities Commission Urges Adviser Background Checks
The Pennsylvania Securities Commission (PSC) said it offers background information of brokers and investment advisers for consumers.
How Optimistic are You?
See how what’s in your glass compares to your neighbor’s glass.
SEC Sues Reserve Over Breaking the Buck
Federal securities regulators on Tuesday charged the two top executives of the Reserve Management Co. money market fund with fraudulently keeping secret the true precarious financial situation of...
Workers Might Have Wrong Idea about Target-Date Funds
A recent study found that workers have misconceptions about target-date funds.
Most Asset Classes Negative for Separate Account/Collective Trusts
While the first quarter of 2009 saw an equity market rally, most asset classes had negative returns during the period, according to the latest data from Morningstar’s Separate...