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SageView Names Wealth Management Head in Sign of Evolving Industry
The appointment of Jim Dario as head of wealth management comes as SageView increases its focus on this strategic area of its business—mirroring the actions of other national...
Why Employees Quit in 2021
Survey data from the Pew Research Center sheds light on why employees quit and what they have come to expect from their employers.
Lawsuit Alleges Hyatt’s Tip Policy Causes ERISA Violation
An employee has sued the company for not being able to defer a percentage of his tip wages into the retirement plan.
How Financial Services Employees Feel about Cybersecurity
A new study shows that most people working in regulatorily sensitive industries such as financial services are aware of the importance of cybersecurity and privacy policies, but employers...
Financial Literacy Commission Eyes Climate Change and Crypto Scams
During a recent hearing, members of the commission discussed the interplay of climate change, crypto assets and the financial wellness of everyday Americans—pledging to take coordinated actions to...
Considering Four Categories of Plan Design Features
The American Academy of Actuaries outlines the different methods for improving participant outcomes that plan sponsors can use, depending on participant demographics.
Researchers Reveal Way Advisers Can Encourage Retirement Savings
Research looked at the impacts of framing future moments in time as opportunities to save for retirement
Retirement Industry People Moves
Independent Financial Group adds senior vice president; IRI names two new members to board of directors; Ameritas announce new executive vice president; and more.
New App From intellicents Offers Foundational Financial Planning to Every Participant
The lifesteps app connects participants with financial professionals.
Retirement Savers Show Confidence in Current 401(k) Model
A recent ICI survey found that a majority of Americans dislike the idea of government-controlled investment options and are confident in their ability to make their own asset...
DOL Compliance Notice Warns Against Crypto Risks
The DOL’s Compliance Assistance Release No. 2022-01 urges plan fiduciaries to exercise ‘extreme care’ before they consider adding a cryptocurrency option to a 401(k) plan’s investment menu.
Advisers Can Help Women Add to Growing Retirement Confidence
Women are adjusting their approach to finances and value advisers who will listen to them.
SEC Proposes Broad Cybersecurity Disclosure Regulations
The securities market regulator has proposed rule amendments meant to enhance and standardize disclosures regarding cybersecurity risk management and incident reporting by public companies.
Advisers Can Help Plan Sponsors Set Goals for Their Plans
Using plan benchmarks and recordkeeper-provided data is key to setting realistic and achievable goals for a retirement plan.
Josh Itzoe Launches FiduciaryRx Platform
The former Greenspring Advisors professional describes FiduciaryRx as a modern tech platform that empowers advisers to improve the ‘fiduciary wellness’ of their plan sponsor clients.
DOL Amends Certain Prohibited Transaction Exemptions
The amendments remove credit rating requirements related to the evaluation of non-convertible debt securities, commercial paper and securities lending transactions.
Sounding the Alarm on Gender Inequality in Retirement
A recent U.S. House Education and Labor Committee hearing covered several retirement-related topics, including how to increase pay and benefit equity for women in the workforce.
401(k) Index Underscores Investor Jitters
Facing some jarring geopolitical events, 401(k) investors reacted with above-normal trading activity during February.
CFP Board Rolls Out Advisory Firm ‘Roadmap’
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has also published a new resource guide for firms, detailing the ways to engage with the CFP Board and its Center...
Latest Guide to Retirement Underscores Changing Landscape
J.P. Morgan says retiree income replacement needs have risen across the income spectrum and now range from 72% to 98%, depending on factors such as pre-retirement income level...