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Market Nostradamus Doll Goes 7.5 for 10 in 2022 Predictions
The Crossmark investment leader’s self-evaluation turned up a passing grade for a rocky, and historic, 2022 in the markets.
Congress Passes SECURE 2.0, Forwarding Second Major Retirement Reform in Three Years
The passage of sweeping policy to increase retirement saving among Americans now awaits presidential signature.
Retirement Industry People Moves
CBCF Names Verity’s Otto Vice Chairman; Spinelli promoted to co-CIO at Halbert Hargrove; Gallagher acquires Retirement, HR Advisory Buck; and more.
CDC Says U.S. Life Expectancy Fell to 76.4 Years in ‘21, Lowest Since 1996
Retirement plan consulting and actuary head says COVID-19 has muddled mortality outcome tracking, with the industry awaiting delayed IRS mortality improvement tables.
Xerox Has Preliminary Settlement In Excessive Fee Lawsuit
The $4.1 million settlement is pending court approval.
Investment Service and Product Launches
Ameriprise testing retirement income planning service; Vanguard adds short-term tax-exempt bond ETF; Franklin Templeton starts ClearBridge sustainable infrastructure ETF; and more.
Variable-Rate Premiums To Be Capped by SECURE 2.0
The variable premiums paid to PBGC would be un-indexed from inflation.
Behind Robinhood’s Retirement Push
Online brokerage Robinhood’s head of investment management left a 21-year career at J.P. Morgan to reach a wider population of American investors. She’s getting the chance with an...
SECURE 2.0 Passes Senate as Industry Overwhelmingly Hopes for House Passage
The bill, which is awaiting House vote, contains the most popular provisions while also giving time for actors to come into compliance.
Adviser NFP Absolved in ERISA Case; Molina Healthcare and flexPATH Still Face Charges
The plaintiffs in a suit against plan sponsor Molina Healthcare had sought to include advisory NFP for recommending “untested” TDFs. A judge dismissed the charges against NFP, but...
Employee Stock Ownership Plans To Get a Boost from Omnibus Package
Provisions found in the Work Act and SECURE 2.0 Act, both parts of the spending package, are intended to promote employee ownership through ESOPs.
CBO Says Social Security Trust Funds May Be Depleted by 2033
Retirement advisers may need to counsel on a 23% reduction in Social Security benefits within the next decade if the government doesn’t act on the latest projections from...
Adviser Product Partnerships
Linqto brings private equity investing to Millennium’s retirement portfolios; Wealthcare Capital Management partners with retirement, health and home equity firms; Morningstar launches research portal for financial advisers; and...
2023 Plan Sponsor of the Year Nominations Are Open
Do you know of or work for a plan sponsor that goes above and beyond to make retirement security a reality for employees?
SECURE 2.0 Bill Contains Popular and Widely Anticipated Retirement Reforms
Legislation now needs Congressional approval, along with the budget, and the president’s signature this week.
Retirement Advisers Increasingly Want PEP Option in Toolbox
Pooled employer plans are still a nascent offering in the retirement market, but an increasing number of advisers want them available as an option and discussion point—even if...
Betterment, Vanguard Find Workers Tapped Retirement Savings in 2022
Workers are increasingly dipping into savings to cover costs that are increasing due to inflation, creating a moment for advisers to work with plan sponsors on their financial...
Lori Lucas Will Retire as Head of EBRI
The CEO of nearly five years will turn to fiction writing in 2023, leaving a remarkable legacy at EBRI.