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CalPERS, CalSTRS Hit By Third-Party Cybersecurity Breach
The public employee retirement systems are working to notify people with exposed accounts.
Median Retirement Plan Value Hits Record Low in 2022
Market volatility also contributed to declines in average plan balances, contribution rates and overall plan participation, according to Alight.
Number of Investment Advisers Hit Record High in 2022
The uptick occurred even as assets under management fell for the first time since the 2008 financial crisis, according to an annual study.
Retirement Industry People Moves
DriveWealth appoints Pizzorusso as global CFO; Burke joins Cetera Advisors; Hub International Mountain Welcomes Executive VP; and more.
IAA: SEC’s Pending Adviser Proposals Are Redundant, Inconsistent
A letter from the industry association outlines what it calls overlap and inconsistencies between them.
American Benefits Council: Roth Catch-ups Can’t Be Done in Time
The new mandatory Roth treatment for certain catch-ups introduced by SECURE 2.0 continues to concern retirement professionals.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Betterment launches tax-smart transition features; Broadridge secures patent; and more.
OneDigital Acquires $3.8B Retirement, Wealth Shop StoneStreet Equity
The deal is the fourth retirement and wealth acquisition of the year for OneDigital and expands its Northeast presence.
Empower CEO Expects Continued Recordkeeper Consolidation
Edmund Murphy discussed Empower’s push into wealth management and building brand name recognition during investor day.
Carson Group Expands Retirement Planning With Equity Stake in Northwest
The adviser network aims to ‘better compete’ for retirement plan business.
Anti-ESG Bill Would Require Only Pecuniary Factors to Be Considered
Kentucky Representative Andy Barr introduced a bill aimed at returning investment regulations to a Trump-era standard.
One-Quarter of Pre-Retirees Expect to Delay Retirement, According to Nationwide
An additional 15% are unsure if they will ever be able to retire.
Adviser Product Partnership
Kashable, SecureSave deliver financial benefits to employers; Vistria, Kohlberg announce strategic partnership with USRBP; Viu by HUB, Unison to simply homeowner insurance; and more.
July Acquires Sunwest Pensions to Expand National Presence
The 401(k) provider continues its PE-backed acquisition strategy by booking its fourth deal of the year.
New 401(k) Plan Market Offers ‘Blue Ocean’ for Retirement Advisers
Vestwell’s director of plan design makes the case for advisers to work on small plans, while Sallus Retirement growth officer notes advisers can leverage PEPs for business growth.
Vanguard’s ESG Support Half That of BlackRock, State Street
Of a sample of shareholder proposals linked to ESG, Vanguard opposed almost three-quarters.
Know Your GLWBs: Assessing Annuity Vehicles as In-Plan Income Options
In-plan guaranteed retirement income options are much discussed, but less often implemented. Here are resources for evaluating and implementing the insured in-plan option.
Emotional Needs Outweigh Financial for People Working With FAs
People more often turn to advisers for coaching and piece of mind than for specific financial needs, according to new research from Morningstar.
House Reintroduces Bill Calling for Diversity Disclosure
SIFMA supports passage of the bill that would require publicly listed firms to disclose the gender, ethnic and racial composition of directors and senior executives.
Advisory M&A
Four advisers join Capitol Financial Solutions; Advisor Group acquires Encore Financial Group; Hightower makes two strategic investments; and more.