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Equity Market Rule Changes Might be Overhauled by SEC This Year
The SEC indicated in its Spring 2024 agenda that it intends to finalize the market structure rules prior to the November election.
Case Study: Chime’s New Employee Savings Program
A customer service call center provider finds Chime’s recently acquired Salt rewards program “accessible,” “sticky” for hourly employees.
Expected Drop in Interest Rates Fuels Wealth Management M&A
An Echelon Partners report showed robust activity in mergers and acquisition in Q2.
Advisory M&A News – 7/22/24
Avantax adds Long Island-based S&P Financial Services; Blue Owl announces acquisition of Atalaya Capital Management’s business; CW Advisors acquires New Jersey RIA Mercadien Asset Management.
Small Business “Bullishness” Helping to Drive 401(k) Growth
PLANSPONSOR surveying shows some leaders in the new and small plan space booked more 401(k)s in 2023 than the prior year.
5th Circuit Appeals Court Sends DOL ESG Case Back to Texas Court
A challenge to the 2022 Department of Labor ESG rule on 401(k) plan investing returns to a Texas district court without reliance on the Chevron deference.
PBGC Single-Employer Insurance Fund Tracking for $71.6B Surplus in 2033
What’s more, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation’s multiemployer fund should remain solvent for at least 40 years.
DOL Announces Online Filing for Abandoned 401(k) Plans
The online system launches shortly after the DOL amended a rule to include Chapter 7 bankruptcies.
Modern Wealth Surpasses $4B in Less Than 2 Years
The RIA formed by partners who broke away from Goldman Sachs is building a workplace retirement plan and wealth advisement business in tandem, says co-founder and co-CEO Mike...
Raymond James Steps Into ETFs, Adds Mo Sparks as Head of Division
An ETF product platform is expected to launch in 2025.
IRS Proposals Aim to Clarify SECURE 2.0 RMD Reforms
RMD age increases, annuities and excise tax corrections would be codified by the proposals.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 7/19/24
Alternatives specialist Camarda joins Star Mountain Capital; Nuveen promotes Malik to head of equities, fixed income; FINRA adds SVP heads of enforcement; and more.
Financial Adviser Turnover Steadies After Post-Pandemic Churn
A new report by ISS Market Intelligence found adviser turnover reverting to the mean and a continuing trend of advisers going independent.
Facing Delayed Retirement, Many Americans Wish They Had Started Saving Sooner
According to new reports from Voya and F&G Annuities & Life, most Americans wish they had started saving for retirement before they turned 25.
IRS Finalizes 10-Year Rule
Annual required minimum distributions will be required for inherited retirement assets, come 2025, with some needing to be fully withdrawn within 10 years.
IRI Seeks Input on Annuity Data Standardization
Group wants ideas on how best to compile relevant data so annuities can be marketed more effectively.
Product & Service Launches – 7/18/24
Pearl Diver Credit Co. Inc. launches initial public offering; Ocean Park Asset Management announces launch of 1st ETFs; TIAA launches AI platform to deliver lifetime income solutions and...
American Trust Retirement Launches WorkSaveRetire Program
The retirement plan offering is designed to streamline plan operations for plan advisers and sponsors.
World Investment Advisors Acquires Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors
$3.5 billion firm joins World (formerly Pensionmark) to expand its growth strategy and enhance its offering to advisers and clients.
Human Interest Aims for Public Listing
The BlackRock-backed 401(k) provider says its latest $267 million financing furthers a groundwork to go public.