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Sponsors Not Yet Jumping Ship over Provider Fees
While plan fees remain a red-hot issue for plan sponsors, a relatively small number of sponsors say they are likely to switch to cheaper fund alternatives or move...
Blacks Say Advisers Could Help Contributions
About two-thirds of blacks (compared with about a half of whites) say they would increase contributions to their retirement plan if employers provided access to financial advisers, seminars...
Matrix Launches RetireTool(k)it
Matrix Financial Solutions, Inc., announced the release of its advisory desktop product, RetireTool(k)it.
FINRA Fines SunTrust for Fee-Based Account Violations
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) fined SunTrust Investment Services, Inc., $700,000 for violations relating to its fee-based brokerage business and excessive commissions.
Fund Managers Pessimistic about Economy
Investors are waiting for the right conditions to return to equity markets amid the most pessimistic outlook yet recorded, according to Merrill Lynch’s Survey of Fund Managers for...
Eaton Vance Launches Tax Web Site for Advisers
Eaton Vance said it expanded its Web site to include education for advisers about the effect of taxes on investment returns.
Investors with Advisers Opt for Tax-Managed Funds
Investors show concern about the tax on their fund returns, but many are not investing in tax-managed funds, according to a survey by Eaton Vance Corp.
Morningstar Adds ETF Module to Principia
Morningstar, Inc., introduced a research module offering coverage of U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including portfolio holdings and Morningstar analyst commentary.
Artio Global Investors Launches Adviser Web Site, Rebrands Funds
Artio Global Investors Inc. (formerly Julius Baer Americas Inc.), rebranded its suite of U.S.-registered mutual funds, effective Monday.
Advisers Say Wholesalers Help in Market Turbulence
FRC’s latest ADVISOR INSIGHT report found that Russell, American Century, and Putnam received the best approval ratings from advisers.
Participant Transfers Move with Markets in September
Participants didn’t panic in September – but they did respond to market events.
How to Manage Affluent Investors in Financial Crisis
As the main source of financial information for affluent investors, advisers can help them move through the crisis.
Ex-Fidelity Workers Strike Deal on Gift Probe
Eight (mostly) former employees of Fidelity Investments have reached preliminary settlements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a gift-taking probe, according to Reuters, citing court...
Lincoln Merges Annuities into Workplace Plan
Lincoln Financial Group combined its two micro-small market group variable annuity offerings into a workplace retirement plan.
Wilmington Trust Completes Acquisition of UBS Fiduciary Trust Company
Wilmington Trust Corporation said it completed the acquisition of UBS Fiduciary Trust Company (UBSFTC).
NextQ Portfolio Changes Name
The PowerShares NextQ Portfolio has changed its name to the PowerShares NQX Portfolio.
McCain, Obama Back Loosening RMD Rules
Retirees feeling hemmed in by minimum distribution requirements got some support from the two leading presidential candidates.
IMHO: 'Due' Process
The recent market tumult has hit Main Street in its retirement pocketbook—and some are once again fretting about their “201(k)s.″
Fidelity Alum Carney Joins Reynolds at Putnam
Putnam Investments has named Jeffrey R. Carney as senior managing director and head of global marketing and products.
EBSA Schedules Advice Rule Public Hearing
The U. S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) scheduled an October 21 public hearing on its proposed regulation for providing retirement plan investment advice.