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Franklin Templeton converts mutual fund into newly listed ETF; SCG Asset Management offers equity-linked note interval fund; Voyant introduces wellness solution.

The asset manager’s CEO noted the importance of the TDF in retirement savings and a recent ETF-driven series designed for IRAs. 

ESG experts discuss the current regulatory and business landscapes regarding ESG reporting and investing.

CoreData finds that 50% of respondents named fixed income as their preferred asset class for risk-adjusted returns—in part due to growing fears of a tech stock bubble.

The proposals would apply fiduciary status to one-time investment recommendations such as rollovers and annuity sales.

American Trust Custody’s COO explains why plan advisers and sponsors should prepare for an increase in plan costs if the SEC’s swing pricing proposal hits mutual funds.

Pontera, Wealthspire expand 401(k) capabilities; Snappy Kraken marketing system now available for LPL Financial Advisors; Valley Bank partners with FusionIQ One digital advice platform.

The retirement industry is honing in on artificial intelligence uses—and potential misuses—in improving participant interaction.

The digital automatic portability network of the nation’s six largest recordkeepers is now live, with Alight Solutions, Vanguard and Fidelity all onboarding plan sponsors.

Representatives of the Treasury Department and the CFTC said at a SIFMA conference that crypto is a general compliance issue, especially in money laundering and illicit finance.

Alight Solutions’ 401(k) index also revealed 14 of the month’s 22 trading days favored fixed-income funds.

The firm’s RIA benchmarking survey revealed a drop in new client assets and identified an opportunity to be more ‘proactive’ as clients seek holistic services.

OneDigital advisers will use Simply Retirement by Principal, with the goal of streamlining the process of setting up a retirement plan for businesses with fewer than 100 employees.

The managed accounts service will be powered by fintech IRALogix and is aimed at IRA holders without an adviser.

Terminology intended to create system to communicate responsible investment practices accurately and consistently, according to CFA. 

Hub acquires Renaissance Benefit Advisors Group and Franklin Financial Group; CAPTRUST adds Normann Financial; and Mercer Advisors snags Singh Advisory.

A survey from Capital Group found that businesses with fewer than 50 employees often lacked awareness of key provisions in SECURE 2.0.

Sherman, of Deschutes Investment Consulting, discusses the importance of communication style and language in reaching participants.