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House Committee Advances Bill to Vacate Retirement Security Rule
The vote passed the House Education and Workforce Committee, but no vote has yet been scheduled for the full House.
Pensionmark is Now World Investment Advisors
The rebrand of the retirement plan and wealth advisory division is meant to strengthen alignment with parent company World Insurance Associates.
Swing Pricing, Predictive Analytics, Safeguarding SEC Proposals to be Re-Proposed
The SEC aims to try again with its rules on predictive analytics and safeguarding by year’s end and for swing pricing in 2025.
Gen X, With Retirement “Around the Corner,” Not Confident in Income Replacement
Three distinct reports agree Gen X needs financial guidance via the workplace—with participants valuing transparency and honest dealing.
NPPG Touts SEC Registration for Administering PEPs
Pooled plan provider NPPG advocates for registration if there is 3(38) investment selection responsibility, but a PEP expert argues it is not required.
J.D. Power Names Top 5 Firms With Highest Financial Adviser Satisfaction Ratings
Stifel and Commonwealth ranked highest among employee advisers and independent advisers, respectively.
Vanguard Leans Into DC Adviser Outreach
The recordkeeper and asset manager has made recent investments in consultant relationships as a tactic to grow its workplace plan and participant numbers.
ERISA Advisory Council Makes Case for Annuities as Part of QDIA
An ERISA Advisory Council hearing explored expanding the use of annuities in default investment offerings.
Advisory M&A News – 7/8/24
Aquiline Capital acquires majority stake in Isio Group; Countiss Wealth Management debuts; Wealth Enhancement Group adds Starfox Financial Services.
2024 PLANADVISER Emerging Leaders
Recognizing the next generation of leaders in the retirement plan advisory industry.
401GO Releases Mobile App in Push for Small, Individual Plan Market Share
Participants with 401GO plans can access their contribution history, investment performance and other resources.
DOL’s ESG Rule Challengers Cite Chevron Reversal
Challengers of the rule that allows environmental, social and governance factors to be considered in investment decisions cited the overturning of Chevron.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 7/5/24
McGlynn promoted to director of national partnership sales at Pacific Life; Munari named chief product officer at MSCI; Pentegra hires Maxwell as head of strategic accounts; and more.
Federal Court Issues Temporary Stay on FTC Noncompete Ban
A final ruling on the merits of the regulator’s ban on noncompete contracts for employees is expected by August 30.
Broadridge Launches Retirement Income, Stable Value Evaluator
The new tool allows plan fiduciaries to evaluate the growing list of in-plan DC annuity options.
Congress Searches for Ways to Increase Contractor Participation in Plans
The American Benefits Council suggested in a reply to Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy that gig workers can benefit from increased awareness and legal certainty.
Product & Service Launches – 7/3/24
Orion launches stand-alone trading solution, bundle for new advisers; Netchex partners with Vestwell on 401(k) for small and midsize firms; OneAmerica Financial to offer nonqualified compensation plans.
Don’t Overlook the Silent-to-Gen X Generational Wealth Transfer
Hearts & Wallets’ findings counter the idea that the Baby Boomer-to-Millennial wealth transfer should be advisers’ focus.
M&A Shows Up As Top Driver of Recordkeeper Swaps in New Study
Poor service quality was another driver of recordkeeper moves, new research from Escalent finds.
Considering the Hot Private Market Space for DC Plans
As new Blackstone financial adviser surveying reiterates the growth in private market investing, can asset managers leverage the moment to champion its inclusion in defined contribution plans?