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Shifting California Privacy Regulations Are Serious Business for Advisers
This week, the California attorney general proposed a set of important changes to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), giving stakeholders until February 25 to submit their comments.
Weighing 403(b)s versus 401(k)s for Nonprofits
In most cases, the 403(b) is the better option.
NAIC Approves ‘Best Interest’ Standard for Annuity Sales
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners sees its new conflict of interest regulations as working in harmony with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest.
Investment Product and Service Launches
AssetMark Financial Holding moves to institutional share classes; AssetMark adds solutions to investing platform; iShares expands ESG initiatives; and more.
Stakes Remain High as 401(k) Balances Reach Record Levels
Despite periods of volatility in the past decade, retirement plan investors have benefitted from a strong equity market and their commitment to investing in tax-qualified vehicles.
TDFs, Passive Funds and Income Products Shape the DCIO Landscape
Sources say plan sponsors are beginning to realize the value of differentiating services—from retirement income solutions to securities lending capabilities—now that costs have come down across the board.
Rockwell Automation Must Face ERISA Challenge
Allegations in the lawsuit, which has now cleared Rockwell’s dismissal motion, echo those filed in other lawsuits challenging the actuarial assumptions used by pension plan sponsors to value...
2020 PLANADVISER Micro Plan Survey
Micro plans have much to gain from adviser help with fiduciary matters
FINRA Wants to Help You With Reg BI Compliance
As the enforcement date approaches for the sweeping Regulation Best Interest rulemaking package, FINRA is working hand-in-hand with the SEC to ensure effective coordination—and to support advisers working...
CAPTRUST Acquires Fountain Financial Associates
The team of 10 employees, including five advisers, joins CAPTRUST’s wealth management practice, adding $654 million in assets under management.
New Tool Translates Retirement Savings to Projected Monthly Value
Pacific Life's Retirement Income Translator also creates a two-minute personalized video that aims to illustrate the potential benefits of protected lifetime retirement income through an annuity.
Washington Update: Industry Turns Attention to Portman-Cardin Bill
The president’s budget proposal may be short on retirement reforms, but members of Congress are already looking beyond the SECURE Act.
Plaintiffs Challenge Antiquated Mortality Data in Latest ERISA Litigation Trend
The most recent national employer named in a mortality data lawsuit is the United Parcel Service (UPS), which is facing allegations very similar to those filed against MetLife,...
There Were 13 RIA Transactions in January Totaling $18.9 Billion
After a record year for wealth management M&As in 2019, Fidelity expects the momentum will continue into 2020.
LT Trust Launches Enhanced Service Suite
Among other enhancements, clients can now add Fingage’s managed account solution for a small fee.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Broadridge Board of directors appoints president; Alliance for Lifetime Income announces new institute; Senior counsel joins HBL legal team; and more.
SECURE Act Update: Revisions to Model Rollover Notices
Although the landmark legislation will take years before it is fully implemented, many of the provisions are already in effect—including two that require immediate changes to the 402(f)...
Firms Partner on ‘New Engine for Financial Wellness’
EvoShare and intellicents are offering a program that will put cash back on purchases into retirement and other savings accounts.
SECURE Act Is No Lifetime Income Free-For-All
One analyst argues the landmark legislation’s lifetime income disclosure requirement may prove to be more influential than the annuity selection safe harbor.