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iCapital, CAIA Association Partner on Education on Alternative Investments
The firms aim to teach advisers about alternatives so they can better diversify clients’ portfolios.
Too Many Issues Make Summary Judgment Inappropriate in Lowe’s ERISA Case
The judge ordered that the case proceed to trial on the merits in the absence of a voluntary resolution of the dispute among the parties.
BPAS Creates Technical ‘Solutions Squad’
It will support both plan sponsors and service providers and work to fix complex issues.
M&A Update: Cammack and Atlanta Retirement Partners Find New Homes
The retirement planning and advisory industry is rapidly changing this year, with two more major acquisitions already being announced by CAPTRUST and OneDigital.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Transamerica adds RVPs to mid-market retirement sales team; Vontobel AM selects relationship manager for U.S. west coast; Mercer appoints president for U.S. and Canada and East Market CEO;...
For Pre-Retirees, It’s Always Important to Watch for Bubbles
While there is certainly room for optimism about where the equity and bond markets are heading, experts say it is still crucial to focus on sequence of returns...
DOL Confirms Fiduciary Prohibited Transaction Exemption Will Stand, For Now
In the coming days, the agency will publish related guidance for retirement investors, employee benefit plans and investment advice providers.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Prudential Retirement launches digital managed advice platform; Northern Trust enters alliance with IHS Market; Broadridge Financial Solutions and Third Economy create ESG advisory service; and more.
Facebook Shares Ad Tips for Advisers
With online advertisements, advisers have an opportunity to reach younger people who are interested in finance topics.
Transamerica Offers Remote Online Notary Service
Participants can notarize important retirement plan documents without leaving their home.
Land O’Lakes ERISA Excessive Fee Suit Receives Mixed Ruling
The decision means the fiduciary breach lawsuit filed against the Land O’Lakes dairy company will keep churning through the courts—or potentially reach a pretrial settlement.
Equitable Retirement Vision Platform Includes Fiduciary Support for Plan Sponsors
The retirement platform is also open architecture, offering a choice from more than 16,000 mutual funds and CITs.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Atlanta Retirement Partners
While aggregators keep expanding, Atlanta Retirement Partners continues to enjoy being a specialty practice.
Advisers Should Define Their Digital Strategy
A Broadridge webinar evaluated the impacts of successful virtual advising in 2020, and explored which digital outlets financial advisers are focusing on in 2021.
Abbott Lab Defense Again Succeeds in ERISA Case
The underlying lawsuit involves claims that plan fiduciaries failed to adequately protect a participant’s account, allegedly resulting in the theft of funds.
RIAs Need to Remain Competitive in the Face of Record M&As
For those looking to be acquired, growth is key, says a BNY Mellon Pershing executive.
Potential for New Federal Stimulus Reshapes 2021 Market Outlooks
The slow but steady distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the U.S. and other developed nations is also having a favorable impression on the equity markets, but serious risks...
Addressing Millennials’ Debt vs. Saving Dilemma
A number of Millennials are misinformed about when to save and invest for retirement, and they need plan sponsor help with student loan debt.
DOL Notifies Court It No Longer Supports Lawsuit Against CalSavers
A court filing cites the change in administration as the reason for backing out of the suit.
Retirement Industry People Moves
GBB joins CAPTRUST and Voya grows large market team for southeast.