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Retirement Industry People Moves
John Hancock Investment Management names new managing director; Transamerica selects large market retirement sales leader; Hub International acquires retirement plan consulting firm; and more.
Investment Product and Service Launches
State Street launches new retirement income strategy, while Federated Hermes launches two new ETFs.
The Biden Administration Extends Student Loan Repayment Pause Through May 1
Biden says the extension is meant to acknowledge that millions of borrowers are still coping with the negative financial impacts of the pandemic.
Birdthistle Takes Helm at SEC Division of Investment Management
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says he looks forward to working closely with William Birdthistle, an at-times harsh critic of the mutual fund industry, to plan and execute a...
PBGC Approves First Special Financial Assistance Funds
A transportation workers’ multiemployer pension plan will receive funds created by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to pay retirement benefits.
DOL Cautions Small Plan Fiduciaries Against Diving Into Private Equity Investments
The agency issued a supplemental statement in response to stakeholder concerns that private equity investments could be inappropriate for small DC plans.
Plaintiffs Refile ERISA Complaint Against Prudential
The original lawsuit was dismissed in September, but the plaintiffs were given time to file an amended complaint, which they have now done.
Natixis ERISA Lawsuit Clears Early Dismissal
Like the many other ERISA lawsuits filed against large financial service providers, the complaint alleges that the defendants failed to administer the plan in the best interest of...
How Consumption Changes as Retirement Progresses
The traditional view is that retirees prefer steady consumption as they age, but research suggests that spending declines as retirement progresses.
GAO Says SEC’s FINRA Oversight Lacks Sufficient Formality
A new report from the Government Accountability Office suggests the SEC’s performance metrics for FINRA do not measure progress in achieving a specific mission or set appropriate targets...
How to Protect Against Inflation
TIPS work well for investors that do not have much flexibility but, for everyone else, real assets may be a better choice.
Lawsuit Alleges ERISA Breaches by Fiduciaries of Nokia of America 401(k) Plan
Plan fiduciaries face a breach of duty of prudence claim over allegedly excessive investment and recordkeeping fees.
SPACS, the Advisory Business and M&A Trends
Adam Dooley talks with PLANADVISER about the company he wants to buy with his new special purpose acquisition company, which he says should be focused on investment adviser...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Hub International makes new acquisition; Carillon Tower Advisers names head of sustainable investing and corporate responsibility; K&L Gates adds employee benefits partner; and more.
Dissecting a ‘Historically Tight’ Labor Market
New capital markets research from Wilmington Trust assesses a trend seen in the global economy, where the number of job openings far outpaces the number of available workers,...
Voya Faces ERISA Complaint Targeting Its Own Plan
Among other allegations, the plaintiffs claim Voya engaged in an imprudent process while selecting and retaining proprietary target-date funds and a stable value option.
Investment Product and Service Launches
BNY Mellon Investment Management launches active sustainable ETFs; Northern Trust partners with Accelex on alternative asset data; Ninety One rolls out international franchise fund; and more.
PCIA Announces Another Acquisition Amid Red-Hot Industry M&A
Prime Capital Investment Advisors will acquire another personal wealth-focused firm, in Financial Network Limited, after previously acquiring Sphere Wealth Management in April.
SEC Proposes Rules to Address Potential Runs on Money Market Funds
The suggested amendments to the agency’s current rules address redemption costs and liquidity.
FeeX and Coastal Partner on Held-Away Account Solution
The firms say held-away accounts often represent a large opportunity for individuals to grow their net worth, but they have historically been challenging for advisers to support.