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Court Narrows Scope of Liberty Mutual Case, But Allows Single Claim to Proceed
In Massachusetts, while a federal judge granted partial summary judgment in favor of Liberty Mutual, an alleged breach of the duty of prudence was allowed to continue.
Ralph Haberli Appointed President of Edelman Financial Engines
In his role, Haberli will oversee the company’s workplace, employee planning and wealth-planning businesses.
Financial Advisers Respond to Caregiving’s Growing Financial Strain
With more than 53 million Americans providing unpaid care, the financial and emotional pressures of caregiving are intensifying.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 6/6/2025
Partners Group hires chief investment strategist for private wealth and retirement; Chris LeClair Returns to Securian Financial; Shari Hensrud will lead investment strategies at MissionSquare; and more.
Product and Service Launches – 6/6/25
TIFIN integrates with HUB for participation engagement; Income Lab launches Social Security tool; Fidelity introduces Managed Futures ETF; and more.
Franklin Templeton to Acquire Private Credit Manager Apera
Apera will join Franklin Templeton’s other private credit subsidiaries, which include New York-based Benefit Street Partners and London-based Alcentra, which Franklin Templeton acquired in 2018 and 2022, respectively.
Predicting a ‘Busy, Active Time’ at the DOL and EBSA
Panelists at PLANSPONSOR National Conference discussed the latest updates on ESG investing, cryptocurrency and the status of including alternative assets in defined contribution plans.
Fidelity Sees Record High 401(k) Contribution Rates in Q1
Despite the increase to contributions, according to Fidelity, market volatility brought the average balance of 401(k), 403(b) and individual retirement accounts down in Q1 from Q4 2024.
EBSA Nominee Says He Will End ‘Regulation by Litigation’
Daniel Aronowitz pledged Thursday to reduce litigation and expand retirement benefits and also to end a “war on ESOPs.”
Industry Access to Managed Account Platforms
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What is the State of the Retirement Plan Industry?
At the annual PLANSPONSOR National Conference, speakers from leading industry groups agreed that the state of the industry is strong but, along opportunities for innovation and improvement, there...
Electronic Disclosure Bill Introduced in Senate
The House version of the bill, prioritizing electronic delivery of SEC-required disclosures, has already cleared committee.
EBSA Budget Request for FY26 Down 5% from FY25
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, which provides financial assistance to distressed pension plans, also requested a smaller budget at $21.8 million, down from $38.9 million in fiscal 25.
U.S. Wealth Soars as Millionaires Multiply and Migration Trends Shift
The U.S. leads the world in private wealth growth and millionaires, according to Henley & Partners, while a growing share of affluent Americans are relocating to wealth centers...
CAPTRUST Names New Head of M&A
Mike Wunderli joins CAPTRUST from boutique investment bank Echelon Partners.
PensionBee Says Safe Harbor IRAs Are ‘Cause for Concern’
Research from PensionBee founds more than 29 million “left-behind” 401(k)s currently exist in the U.S. retirement system, costing workers up to $90,000 per person in lost savings by...
Pension Risk Transfer Cost Drops in April
Average costs of a competitively bid pension risk transfer declined to 101.1% of a plan’s accounting liabilities in April from 102.5% in March, according to Milliman.
Bringing Advice to the Masses
When offered, managed accounts can provide a full financial planning experience—from accumulation through retirement.
Survey Explores Unrealized Tax Credits
A report from the New Practice Labs suggests how more low-income households can realize available tax credits.
Court Affirms Dismissal of Intel Investment Lawsuit Over Alternative Investments
In a 2019 suit, plan fiduciaries were accused of breaching their duties of prudence by investing some of the retirement plan’s assets in hedge funds and private equity...