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Investing in a ‘Circular Economy’
A new report suggests investors should seek to better understand the concept of ‘resource intensity’ and pursue opportunities to reduce risks while improving global environmental outcomes.
Facing Criticism for ESG Rules, SEC Unlikely to Back Down
Attorneys who track financial regulations say SEC Chair Gary Gensler has no qualms about pushing forward big, ambitious proposals, even if they are destined to be challenged in...
Milliman Partners with SecureSave on Emergency Savings
According to the firms, employees with access to SecureSave save an average of $103 a month towards an emergency savings account.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Putnam Investments to develop suite of sustainable retirement target-date funds; PGIM Investments expands actively managed fixed income ETF lineup; Nationwide adds new solution to address market volatility; and...
SEC Votes to Propose Updated Fund Name Rules, ESG Disclosures for RIAs
Wednesday was a busy day for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which voted to propose two separate regulations that will impact investment managers and registered investment advisers—and...
Empower Partners with Rockefeller Capital on 3(38) Service
Plan sponsors and plan fiduciaries that use the service would add an extra layer of fiduciary protection, with Rockefeller serving as an ERISA 3(38) investment manager.
SEC Names Director of Division of Examinations
Leaders at the SEC say the role of the examinations program is critical for capital markets to function well and keep the public’s trust.
Fixed Annuity Products Lead Annuity Sales
Fixed annuity sales rose 14% in the first quarter, with all fixed products except income annuities recording positive growth.
Retirement Prospects in the US: ‘Not Great, Not Bad’
Among U.S. workers who have already retired, just 3% describe their situation as ‘living the dream,’ while 37% say they are comfortable.
BNY Mellon Adviser Settles SEC Charges Over Greenwashing, Pays $1.5 Million Penalty
Case focused on misstatements and omissions regarding ESG offerings.
Watch Today’s PLANADVISER Webinar on Advisory Firm Culture
What, exactly, is firm culture, and what does it take to build a positive and productive environment for staff and leadership alike?
Personalized Participant Investment Experience and Data Integration Are Top Priorities for Advisers
Advisers prefer managed accounts as a retirement income solution, a PIMCO survey shows.
Is the Traditional Fiduciary Insurance Model at Risk?
One legal professional at a fiduciary insurance firm argues that the ‘indiscriminate nature’ of recent ERISA lawsuit filings could eventually culminate in a crisis for the retirement plan...
Confirmation Vote Set for Lisa Gomez, EBSA Nominee
The long-awaited full Senate hearing is now on the docket for next week.
Retirement Industry People Moves
OneDigital names vice president of product; Advisor Group acquires Infinex; T. Rowe Price appoints senior ESG leader; Voya hires chief information security officer; and more.
A Profound Opportunity for Advisers
A new survey report notes that women control a third of total U.S. household financial assets today—more than $10 trillion—and as much as $30 trillion more is expected...
Investment Product and Service Launches
Pacific Life announces collaboration with Wespath and WTW on qualifying longevity annuity contract option; Principal Global Investors launches active real estate ETF; and BNY Mellon Investment Management partners...
NFP Named as Defendant in Parallel Molina Healthcare ERISA Suit
The plaintiffs in the suit, who have already sued their plan sponsor, are now bringing a service provider into the litigation.
Barnabas Health Latest to Settle ERISA Suit
A settlement has been struck in an ERISA lawsuit involving the New Jersey-based health care provider a little more than a year after a judge allowed the case...
‘Massive’ Fraud Charges Trigger Allianz Global Investors U.S. Sale to Voya
The SEC says the charges and settlement show even the most sophisticated institutional investors, like pension funds, can become victims of wrongdoing.