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Partial Summary Judgement in Deutsche Bank Self-Dealing ERISA Suit
In a detailed ruling, the Deutsche Bank defendants’ motion for summary judgment is granted with respect to certain prohibited transaction claims, but denied with respect to other breach...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Barrow Hanley Expands New Bank Loan Team; Aviva Appoints Institutional Sales Head; ABG Expands into Mid-Atlantic Region; and more.
Social Security Uncertainty Must Inspire Concerted Action
Commenting on new Social Security deficit projection figures published this week, Rob Fishbein, corporate counsel at Prudential Financial, says it’s not time to hit the panic button yet—but...
Experts Probe Potential Signs of Variable Annuity Sales Recovery
Variable annuities continue to face challenges in the wake of transaction processing disruptions caused by the now-vacated DOL fiduciary rule; however, experts anticipate sales to recover as business...
Securian Launches Open MEP
Securian Financial provides recordkeeping services and an investment platform for the solution designed for small and mid-sized employers, along with easy access to account tools and resources through...
Americans Turning to Humans More So Than Technology for Financial Advice
When it comes to making financial decisions, 81% of Americans are most likely to turn to a financial adviser over their closest confidants, including wealthiest friends (70%), older...
Investment Products and Services Launches
Franklin Templeton Expands ETF Lineup with Three Additional Funds; Hartford Funds Launches Short-Duration ETF; First Trust Launches Actively Managed ETF; and more.
Financial Wellness Programs That Follow Up Are the Most Effective
It also helps to offer financial education continuously, according to the Pension Research Center at The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
Tax Reform, Fiduciary Rule Impact 403(b) and 457(b) Plans
The National Tax-Deferred Savings Association updates its reference guide ‘The Source’ to reflect last year’s tax reform and the DOL fiduciary rule derailment.
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Covering Health Care in Retirement A 65-year-old couple retiring this year will need $280,000 to cover health care and medical expenses throughout retirement. This is a 2% increase...
Most Americans Don’t Know How Much They’ll Need, to Retire
Among those who have made an estimate, the median amount is $650,000, Bankrate.com learned in a survey.
SEC Modernizes Delivery of Fund Reports
The Commission is also seeking public feedback on fund disclosure and the fees that intermediaries charge funds for delivering fund reports.
Vanderbilt University Faces New Claim Over Product Marketing to 403(b) Participants
The new claim in the 403(b) plan lawsuit says the defendants should have protected participant data as plan assets and not allowed TIAA to use it to market...
Social Security Board Revises Depletion Date, Calls for Congressional Action
The Social Security OASI Trust Fund is projected to become depleted in late 2034, as compared to last year’s estimate of early 2035.
T. Rowe Price Launches Feature Based on Targeted Education
According to the company, advisers will be allowed to view engagement metrics on the tool for their plan sponsor clients.
Cerulli Foresees 401(k)s Embracing Retirement Income
With many Boomers retiring, the research firm says the industry is at “an inflection point.”