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WSJ: Barclays Ready to Announce iShares Deal
Barclays PLC is expected to announce as soon as tomorrow that it has reached an agreement to sell iShares.
Slimmed-Down Revenue-Sharing Case Gets Class OK
A federal judge in Illinois has ruled that employees challenging the fee levels in Lockheed Martin’s 401(k) plans can proceed as a class action.
Newkirk Wins Patent Infringement Claim
A Boston federal court jury turned aside NewRiver’s patent infringement lawsuit against Newkirk.
Utah Symphony&Opera Makes Salary, Benefits Cuts
The Utah Symphony&Opera is cutting its budget, including its 403(b) contributions.
USA Tax Unveils the EliteRIA Producer System
USA Tax&Insurance Services (USA Tax) rolled out a system to help advisers sell managed portfolios and acquire assets under management, the company said.
Love Lives not Immune to Recession
401(k) balances aren't the only things that are down.
AARP Offers Benefits Services for Small Businesses
AARP Services, Inc., has launched a new initiative designed to assist small business owners with group health insurance, retirement planning, and payroll services.
Claymore Offers Two More ETFs
Claymore Investments, a Canadian exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider, has launched two foreign-equity-based ETFs.
Working with an Adviser Can Curb Stress
Saving money and working with a financial adviser seem to lessen the stress people felt about the current economy, a new survey found.
Rubin Takes D.C. Sales Post for AUL
The Retirement Services division at American United Life Insurance Company (AUL), a OneAmerica company, appointed Deborah Rubin to regional sales director in the Washington, D.C.-based office.
Andrews: Dumping the 401(k) Would be a “Mistake″
A leading Congressman on pension issues said today that it would be a “mistake″ to do away with the defined contribution system.
Turmoil Dents Participant Confidence
It should come as no surprise to discover that nearly two-thirds of surveyed participants say their retirement confidence has declined in the past twelve months.
Is the 401(k) Ready for Change?
The 401(k) may be “down,″ but the reports of its death are as “exaggerated″ as Mark Twain’s death once was, according to a recent presentation.
Grail Advisors Adds to Sales Team
Grail Advisors, which distributes actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced a number of appointments to lead and manage the company’s sales and distribution efforts.
401kDIRECT Teams Up to Offer ETFs
401kDIRECT launched a new program that gives advisers, third-party administrators (TPAs), and plan sponsors access to exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Roland|Criss Adds Higher Education, Non-Profit Industry Veteran
Roland|Criss Fiduciary Services, a provider of fiduciary protection and certification programs to retirement plan sponsors and endowments, announced the addition of Brian Cressey to its staff.
Transamerica Launches Special Needs Trusts Strategy Center
Transamerica Insurance&Investment Group (TIIG) launched a resource for financial planners and life insurance professionals to help clients who have children or relatives with special needs.
Merrill Lynch Settles Company Stock Lawsuit
A federal judge has given preliminary approval to a proposed $75 million deal to settle claims Merrill Lynch violated its fiduciary responsibilities by keeping company stock in its...
Congressman Asks SEC to Investigate BofA Bonuses
Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) on Monday urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to determine if Merrill Lynch bonuses violated securities laws, according to a news report.
GenSpring Family Offices Acquires Epic Advisors
Epic Advisors has been acquired by GenSpring Family Offices, a wealth management firm for ultra-high-net-worth families.