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PANC 2021: The Great TDF Debate: Prudence vs. Performance
While performance is an important part of the prudent selection of target-date funds, experts speaking at the PLANADVISER National Conference suggest suitability is a more important factor.
Retirement Industry People Moves
iCapital Network acquires Axio; Alerus Financial Corporation announces CEO transition; Commonwealth Financial Network selects senior vice president for RIA compliance; and more.
Northern Trust Accused of Fiduciary Breaches Related to AutoZone 401(k)
The firm has been added as a defendant in a lawsuit that challenges the use of Prudential's GoalMaker asset allocation solution.
Volatility in Focus as Markets Swing on U.S., Global Headlines
It is always tempting for long-term investors to get caught up in weekly market moves, but experts continue to stress the importance of maintaining a strategic perspective and...
California Educators Convinced to Roll Retirement Plan Money Into Risky Investments
The owner of a 403(b) plan administration firm and another insurance agent have been charged with multiple counts of securities fraud violations.
Investment Product and Service Launches
BNY Mellon Investment Management creates custom target-date builder; Hartford Funds builds commodity-focused ETF; Northern Trust invests in Essentia Analytics; and more.
Views of Adviser M&A Have Evolved
A majority of advisers reached as part of a recurring Nationwide survey increasingly expect merger and acquisition activity to have a positive impact on their practices.
New Bill Aims to Solve for the Retirement Plan Coverage Gap
The Portable Retirement and Investment Account Act of 2021 would create accounts for people soon after they are assigned a Social Security number that they could contribute to...
MetLife Introduces Financial Wellness App
Among its features is the Money Mood tool, which assesses a consumer’s relationship with money.
Vanguard Partners With Retirement Clearinghouse for Auto-Portability Solution
The service is expected to launch for Vanguard's 401(k) plan clients in mid-2022.
PBGC Publishes Q&As About Multiemployer Plan Financial Assistance Applications
The web page addresses how applications submitted before a final rule is published will be affected by any changes PBGC makes.
401(k) Traders Favored Fixed Income Investments During August
Net trading activity nearly doubled last month, according to the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index.
The Many Barriers to Financial Advice and Confidence
New Allianz Life research analyzes the significant gaps in access to financial services found among different demographic groups in the United States.
Gen XYZ Investors Are Redefining Adviser Relationships
Described as investors born after 1965, this group prioritizes digital communications and broader wellness needs and is willing to work with multiple advisers.
L Brands ERISA Lawsuit May Proceed
A judge has determined the fiduciary breach lawsuit filed against the former parent company of Victoria’s Secret and Bath and Body Works, alleging excessive recordkeeping fees and other...
Most Claims Move Forward in Suit Over Aon CITs in 401(k) Plan
A court refused to dismiss most claims against Aon Hewitt Investment Consultants and Centerra Group 401(k) plan fiduciaries.
PGIM Names Linda Gibson New CEO of QMA
The appointment comes as the firm is preparing to rebrand the quantitative equity and multi-asset solutions specialist to be called PGIM Quantitative Solutions and as it prepares to...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Northwestern Mutual-Puget Sound selects managing partner; chief product officer joins OneDigital; Northern Trust announces hiring of new CIO; and more.
Op-Ed: Financial and 401(k) Trends to Consider
A labor crunch known as The Great Resignation and The Great Retirement are the twin challenges of the early 2020s.
Complex Ruling Sees Nvidia ERISA Lawsuit Dismissed, For Now
The dismissal order in the case includes several points of success for the plaintiffs, and while the suit has been tossed out due to a lack of standing,...