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Changes the Retirement Plan Market Could See With Open MEPs
For retirement plan advisers, passage of open MEP legislation could change relationships with plan sponsors and providers, as well as create the need for new distribution models.
Retirement Industry People Moves
BPAS creates 401(k) platform with ANBTX; Experienced CFP leads intellicents’ new office; and Seelaus names managing director of firm’s subsidiary.
Massachusetts Secretary Galvin Forms FinTech Working Group
The Secretary of the Commonwealth says the FinTech Working Group is the first dedicated team established by a state securities regulator specifically to provide support to, and receive...
Retirement Planning Behavior Differs by Financial Fragility
Almost all of those with high fragility are prioritizing being able to afford everyday bills, while those with low fragility are prioritizing saving for the future, including for...
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Create ERISA Annuity Safe Harbor
Two members of the U.S. House of Representatives, one a Democrat and the other a Republican, have introduced H.R. 1439, known as the Increasing Access to a Secure...
Investment Product and Service Launches
HB&T creates a collective investment fund with Jensen Investment Management, while Principal and NDW launch a new ETF model portfolio.
Advisers Find Outsourcing Key to Growing Practices
Technology, investment management, and legal and compliance are the top three areas where advisory practices often turn to outside experts, according to Fidelity.
Settlement Announced in Vanderbilt University 403(b) Plan Lawsuit
Vanderbilt University joins Duke University and the University of Chicago in settling claims about 403(b) plan mismanagement.
ICI Says Supreme Court Could Defend Fiduciary Decisions in Taking Up Putnam Case
Putnam Investments has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to weigh in on whether the plaintiff or the defendant bears the burden of proof on loss causation under the...
BoA to Rebrand Sponsor Services as Bank of America
Plan participants will be presented with the Merrill brand.
IRA Owners Who Interact with Advisers Most Likely to Make Regular Contributions
Among those who make ongoing contributions, 53% were approached by a financial services company or professional to set it up.
Many Americans Prioritize Emergency Fund Savings Over Retirement Savings
Individuals polled by First National Bank of Omaha also shared reasons they do not have as much savings as they'd like.
Sandwich Generation Hard Pressed to Save for Retirement and Emergencies
The strain of supporting other family members financially is taking a toll, PNC learned in a survey.
Retirement Specialists Tapped for NTSA Financial Literacy Program
The program is aimed at promoting NTSA’s dual goals of improving the understanding of retirement planning options for teachers and school staff and boosting 403(b) plan participation.
IRS Asks for Comments Regarding 403(b) Plan Auto Enrollment
The request regards information collection for Revenue Ruling 2000-35, which describes certain criteria that must be met before an employee's compensation can be reduced and contributed to an...
Americans Fear Nation Faces a Retirement Crisis
They also believe that pensions do a better job than 401(k)s in terms of ensuring retirement security.
Downward Trend in 401(k) Plan Costs Continues
The 401k Averages Book also shows smaller plans continue to pay higher fees than large plans.
SEC Money Market Rule Changes Still Playing Out
The SEC made fundamental changes to the rules governing money market funds back in 2014; according to John Faustino at Fi360, the rule changes have created a big...
Investors Still Prefer Live Advisers to Robo-Advisers
However, they expect their adviser to be technologically savvy.