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SEC’s Proposed Outsourcing Rule Could Be Hardest on Small Advisers
The new rules, if approved, would likely require more catch-up by smaller firms to vet third-party providers, says a legal expert.
Direct Indexing Drumbeat Continues with Morningstar Adviser Offering
Morningstar is the latest entrant to tout a direct indexing option for financial advisers, allowing them to invest directly in the underlying stock of indices to offer benefits...
Allianz Life Launches Income Annuity for Use in DC Plans
Allianz finds growing numbers of U.S. workers want guaranteed income options in their employer-sponsored retirement plan.
Adviser CEO Faces Up to 45 Years for Fraud, Keeping Employee 401(k) Contributions
Maddox Group’s Adam Belardino faces up to 45 years in prison for wire fraud and making false statements to the IRS.
The Case for the 60/40 Portfolio’s Survival – In Two Charts
60/40 investing for long-term savers is coming under fire with the recent market downturn and rise in alternative options. Researchers at Leuthold Group break down why 60/40 may...
SECURE 2.0 Likely to Pass this Year
Three separate bills, dubbed SECURE 2.0 when taken together, are likely to be passed into law by this December, according to Washington insiders.
Retirement Consultant Gallagher Buys f3’s ‘Turnkey’ Wealth Management Platform
Gallagher says the deal adds a financial asset management platform to meet plan sponsor demand for holistic retirement plan participant needs.
SEC Marketing Rule to be Enforced Next Week
Compliance for a new rule aimed at preventing investment advisers from misleading clients goes into effect November 4, next Friday.
Which Party Does the Financial Industry Support?
It’s complicated. Data shows that some sub-industries within finance tend to support Democrats while others support Republicans.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Principal Financial Group hires U.S. insurance solutions distribution leader; Prudential Financial announces leadership succession for U.S. and international businesses; NEPC expands real assets team with real estate industry veteran;...
Advisers Turn to Managed Accounts as Demand for Customized Plan Design Options Grows
They began with broad adoption at large accounts, and smaller employers are increasingly considering them as a solution for their plans.
Half of Americans Say They’re Reducing or Stopping Retirement Savings Due to Inflation
An Allianz survey finds another 43% of Americans are also dipping into savings to meet costs. But recent PLANSPONSOR and ICI surveying shows that, at least when it...
Young Workers Want Cryptocurrency in 401(k)s
These workers are more likely to consider a broad range of retirement plan investments and want more options.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Betterment launches cryptocurrency offering; MSCI launches index for investors seeking net-zero transition progress; Prime Trust launches all-in-one IRA solution after successful beta program; and more.
SEC Finalizes Rule Requiring Recovery of Improper Executive Incentive Pay
The new rule requires securities firms to recover incentive pay if it was premised on an accounting error.
A Republican Capture of Either House Could Lead to Headaches for ESG
Republican leadership is bad news for “woke capital” says Washington Policy Strategist at Stifel.
Market ‘Fear Factor’ Has Retail Annuities Booming. Can In-Plan Options Catch the Tailwind?
Market volatility is contributing to record sales of retail annuities. But in-plan annuities to provide guaranteed income in retirement are mostly still on the horizon due to lack...
SEC Proposal Calls for Vetting of Outsourced Services by Advisers
The SEC says the new rule proposals are responding to the growing trend in use of third-party vendors by financial advisers. An adviser association calls them ‘overly burdensome.’
The SEC Adopts Rules on Shareholder Reporting, Fund Advertisements
The rules adopted by the SEC update requirements for mutual fund and ETF shareholder reports and promote transparent fee and expense presentations in investment company advertisements.
ERIC Publishes Letter Offering Support and Recommendations for SECURE 2.0
The letter offered broad support for many of the provisions in the three bills composing ‘SECURE 2.0’ and provided recommendations for the final legislation.