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Why Small Business Owners Often Resist 401(k)s
Two of the reasons most commonly cited by small business owners for not offering a retirement plan are the beliefs that their business is too small to qualify...
How Technology and Personal Values Can Help Advisers Build Trust
Both retail and institutional investors see technology as a means of creating more transparency and broadening access to markets and advisory products.
Physical Presence Requirement Relief Extended Again
The additional extension comes after they IRS solicited public comments on whether relief from the physical presence requirement should be made permanent.
24 States Have Now Adopted the NAIC Annuity Transaction Framework
With South Carolina joining the party, nearly half of all states have now adopted enhanced consumer protections applying to the sale of annuities, as developed by the National...
Retiree Health Care Costs Jump After Brief Respite
The total projected cost of health care for a healthy couple retiring at age 65 is now well in excess of $300,000.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Smart hires group sustainability director; SageView adds government and public sector retirement plan expert; and Adviser Group adds business strategies and compliance expert.
The Evolving Nature of Debt Across Generations
Even if you take away the influence of debt, one researcher says, people are feeling substantial stress in preparing for retirement. Add debt to the picture, and stress...
Transamerica Latest to Add Emergency Savings Accounts
The solution, which aims to help employees save for unexpected events that may impact their retirement security, is being rolled out via new relationships for the firm with...
John Hancock Defeats ERISA Foreign Tax Credit Lawsuit
Though the court previously allowed class certification in the case, a new order firmly rejects the plaintiffs’ arguments that they were entitled to certain foreign tax rebates generated...
Investment Product and Service Launches
Alquity and Spouting Rock to launch new U.S. ESG investing platform; State Street Global Advisors launches new ETF; Northern Trust partners with Enfusion as part of whole office...
Industry Changes Reflected in NFP Business Realignment
The firm says its personnel changes will help it meet clients “wherever they are” and address the needs of plan sponsors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals equally.
ERISA Class Action Complaint Targets O’Reilly Automotive
The lawsuit closely resembles numerous others previously filed by the law firm Capozzi Adler but adds new argumentation based on a recent Supreme Court ruling.
Risks and Rewards of Managed Accounts
Managed account solutions may present opportunities for wealth management firms to grow assets and revenues, but they also carry risks that must be effectively managed.
What Exactly Is Driving the Great Resignation?
Panelists at EBRI’s Spring Policy Forum discussed how various demographic groups tend to reenter the labor force, how workers are supporting themselves if they choose not to return...
Another Circuit Court Rules on ERISA Arbitration Rules
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that certain types of ERISA claims, while brought by individual participants, ultimately belong to the plan as a whole,...
PLANADVISER Vision Awards
PLANADVISER announces winners of Vision Awards, to be handed out at the 2022 PLANADVISER Industry Leaders Awards on May 3, 2022 in New York City.
401(k) Investors Display Poise as the Market Struggles
Investors limit reactionary trades despite equity markets posting their worst month in two years.
Actuary Lawsuit Highlights Data Breach Risks
A financial services firm is accused of failing to properly secure and safeguard personally identifiable information provided by and belonging to its customers.
Advisers Can Assist High-Net-Worth Investors With Reimagined Retirement
Across generations, investors with $5 million of investable assets have created a new retirement roadmap.