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2019 CIO Influential Investors Forum and Industry Innovation Awards Dinner
December 12, 2019 | Harvard Club and New York Public Library
Ways to Talk to Participants About Equity Market Volatility
Aside from ensuring diversification, plan advisers can help refocus participants on their respective time horizons, whether it’s a Millennial looking at retirement 30 years down the line, or...
MetLife Reaches Agreement With Massachusetts Over PRT Beneficiary Payment Practices
A lawsuit filed by a participant whose benefit liability was transferred to MetLife in a pension risk transfer (PRT) deal is still ongoing.
The ERISA Advisory Council Asks DOL for Guidance on Cybersecurity
The council is asking the DOL to require sponsors to be familiar with the various security frameworks to protect retirement plan data.
Rules Proposed for Risk Mitigation of Security-Based Swaps
The SEC says relationship documentation, portfolio reconciliation, and portfolio compression are important tools for increasing operational efficiency and reducing risk for security-based swaps entities.
Cash Balance Plan Clients Need Specialized Administrative Systems
Cash balance plan participants expect the same service and information from their pension plan as from a defined contribution (DC) plan.
SEC Regulation Best Interest Called a 2019 Priority by Chair Clayton
For retirement industry fiduciary advisers, the SEC’s introduction in April of a proposed Regulation Best Interest was one of the seminal moments of 2018; the regulation will likely...
Increased Client Trust Pays Unexpected Dividends
Data from Cerulli Associates shows advisory practices are migrating away from measuring their value based on their investment expertise.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Tech experts join PCS; DWS Group adds portfolio management head; CBIZ purchases Sequoia business unit; and more.
2019 Chief Investment Officer Summit
May 16-17, 2019 | Harvard Club of New York
Investment Product and Service Launches
Vanguard reveals fund merge; Northern Trust creates reporting tool for hedge fund trades; and Lively removes HSA investment fees.
Mercer Lays Out Goals for DC Plans for 2019
They are centered around three key themes: 1) Secure your foundation, 2) Achieve greater prosperity and 3) Inspire confidence.
Senators Portman and Cardin Offer Another Retirement Reform Bill
A bipartisan pair of Senators introduced another retirement-focused piece of lame duck legislation, including more than 50 provisions aimed at increasing savings in DC plans and IRAs.
2019 PLANSPONSOR National Conference
June 5-7, 2019, Renaissance Hotel, Washington D.C.
GE Dismissal Motions Mostly Flop in ERISA Self-Dealing Lawsuit
The judge approved just one part of General Electric’s motion to dismiss an ERISA lawsuit alleging self-dealing, allowing seven counts to proceed to discovery.
Senators Introduce Bill Regarding Student Loan Repayment Benefits in Retirement Plans
Introduction of the bill follows a private letter ruling from the IRS in August in which it approved a plan sponsor's plan amendment to offer a student loan...
Employer Retirement Plan Rollovers Feed Traditional IRAs
And the owners of traditional IRAs rarely withdraw from their accounts, according to ICI data.
Single Retirees Have Different Advice Needs
LIMRA Secure Retirement Institute data shows single retirees feel less confident than married retirees; many say they want more professional financial advice.
Mercer Recommends Areas of Focus for DB Plans in 2019
According to Mercer, developing a “journey plan” that outlines the strategic policy choices to move a plan to its ultimate destination is a step many plan sponsors have...