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Biden’s First Veto Keeps DOL’s ESG Rule in Place
The president followed through on his promise to veto a Congressional attempt to nix a DOL rule allowing ESG investing in retirement plans.
The PLANADVISER Interview: Aaron Schumm, Vestwell Founder and CEO
The head of the digital 401(k) provider talks about the firm’s dual strategy of arming the private sector—financial advisers—and the public sector—state governments—with workplace retirement plans.
The Financial Wellness Side of SECURE 2.0
Experts at a PLANADVISER webinar discuss how SECURE can push forward more than just retirement savings.
Principal Continues Focus on Asset Management, ‘Jet Fuel’ of the Business
CEO Dan Houston discusses recent moves furthering the firm's asset management focus.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Franklin Templeton appoints Dean R. Sackett III to managing director of government affairs; Hall Benefits Law adds Alex Bruckner; National Association of Investment Companies announces Felina Martin as...
Complying With the Custody Rule and the New Custody Proposal
Experts explained common compliance mistakes involving the custody rule and spoke to the new custody rule proposal.
Anti-ESG States Continue Organizing
Policy experts say that ESG policy is likely to be most active at the state level.
Investment Product and Service Launches
JPMorgan launches China active ETF; First Trust launches inflation sensitive ETF; Modern Capital announces the Modern Capital Tactical Opportunities Fund; and more.
With SECURE 2.0, the Cash Balance DB Plan May Be Back
Experts at a DB Summit discussed the resurgence of cash balance plans and the advantages of variable benefit plans tied to the markets.
Women of Color Taking More Confident Approach to Financial Future
According to data from Edelman Financial Engines, 67% of women of color reported securing a better financial path than the one they saw growing up.
SVB Collapse Likely to Discourage Rate Hikes
PGIM fixed income experts see a 25 basis point hike next week, no others this year as inflation is less of a risk than larger economic headwinds due...
Labor Tightness Drives More Immediate Eligibility for Retirement Deferrals
The tight labor market has pushed employers to offer attractive retirement savings plans, according to experts at Vanguard and Fiducient Advisors
2023 PLANADVISER Vision Awards
PLANADVISER announced winners of its Vision Awards, to be recognized at the 2023 PLANADVISER Industry Leader Awards celebration on May 10, 2023, in New York City.
Adviser Product Partnerships
Pacific Life and Templeton partner on lifetime income solutions; Transamerica, Cetera Financial Group debut group retirement plan solution; and UBS joins with Athletes Soul to support retiring athletes.
SEC Reopens Comment Period for Proposed Cybersecurity Rules
The rules from the February 2022 proposal include new recordkeeping requirements, and industry actors requested more time to review them.
Shifting Adviser Preferences Transform Broker/Dealer Revenue
Advisers gravitate toward ETFs, SMAs, ESGs and products emphasizing flexibility, sustainability and lower cost.
LinkedIn Will Pay Out $6.75 Million for 401(k) Participant Complaint
The firm was hit with a complaint for allegedly keeping a Fidelity fund without moving to options that were less expensive for investors.
Plan Sponsors Need Help Communicating Benefits to Employees
Plan sponsors should be aware of the financial literacy levels of their employees and make sure messaging is clear and understandable , according to experts.
DCIIA Courting Retail Investment Advisers
The well-known industry association opens its umbrella in yet another sign of retirement and wealth advisement drawing closer.
Complying With SEC Marketing Rule: Don’t Say What You Can’t Prove
SEC officials and compliance experts say that proving statements of fact should be at the top of advisers’ to-do list under the SEC's new marketing rule.