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Aegis Media Faces ‘Down Market’ Excessive Fee ERISA Challenge
The case is an example of class action fee litigation targeting a ‘large’ rather than a ‘jumbo’ plan, as the Aegis retirement plan under scrutiny holds less than...
Union Pension Partitions Included in Democrat’s 4th Relief Proposal
The draft of the legislation, which will likely be subject to debate and amendment, at this stage includes a number of retirement-focused provisions, including ‘special partition relief’ for...
Franklin Templeton Details Ambitious Technology Plans
With the acquisition of AdvisorEngine, Franklin Templeton expects to enable its independent adviser partners to efficiently deliver goals-based financial planning at scale—including in the retirement plan context.
Iowa Finalizes and Adopts Best Interest Standard for Annuities
“Iowans expect their financial professional to act in the consumer’s best interest when recommending an annuity,” says Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen. “Iowa not only expects it, but...
Tracking Providers’ Responses to COVID-19
Retirement plan recordkeepers have announced fee cuts, service expansions and more.
Second ADP ERISA MEP Lawsuit Includes a Dozen Counts
The lengthy new complaint stretches over some 150 pages and includes 12 counts that echo those filed last week in a separate lawsuit targeting an ADP multiple employer...
Financial Wellness in the Age of Pandemics
Pandemics are not only a public health crisis, but also a crisis of employee confidence. Tech-savvy advisers and employers can help.
401(k) Investors Slowed Trading in April
There were more days when they moved into equities than fixed income.
Retirement Industry People Moves
FBi adds SVPs to growth and product lines; SageView selects chief advisory services officer; and BPAS APS promotes DB director.
The Coronavirus Is Adding to U.S. Economic Inequality
One positive point in some otherwise sobering data is the role that defined contribution (DC) plans play in helping middle class Americans generate a stable financial future.
Be Stronger in the Recovery
Todd Kading, president and co-founder of LeafHouse Financial, discusses the importance of flexibility and innovation when the tough times arrive.
IRS Permits Digital Letter Ruling Requests
The revised policy, instituted in response to the coronavirus pandemic, will remain in effect until the revenue procedure is modified or superseded.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Northern Trust offers ESG analytics solution; Innovator announces May series of Defined Outcome ETFs; Capital Group launches fund invested in sectors of the credit spectrum; and more.
IRS Answers Questions About CARES Act Provisions
The agency says future guidance will be like that under the Katrina Emergency Tax Relief Act of 2005 (KETRA) to the extent the provisions of Section 2202 of...
The Standard Offers a Way to Give Back by Scheduling Adviser Call
In addition, it is waiving distribution and loan origination fees for COVID-19-affected participants and CARES Act-related plan amendment fees for employers through August.
ADP Multiple Employer Plan Facing Excessive Fee Lawsuit
The plan's investment adviser is also named as a defendant, accused of helping select and retain high-cost, poorly performing funds.
Franklin Templeton Confirms Acquisition of AdvisorEngine Inc.
The digital wealth management platform serves some 1,200 financial advisory firms across the United States that collectively manage over $600 billion in assets.
CIT Expertise Puts Advisers in the Driver’s Seat
Knowledge about and connections to the collective investment trust marketplace can be a key selling point for retirement plan advisers in 2020 and beyond—especially when serving small and...
QDIAs Have Evolved. They Will Again After the Coronavirus.
Many participants appear to be battled hardened from the Great Recession and are enjoying at least some measure of protection from well-diversified default portfolios.
Club Vita Offers Longevity Service to Segal Clients
Segal clients in the United States will also have the opportunity to engage Club Vita’s approaches to measuring and managing plan longevity risk, including annual reporting.