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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
Availability for participants is determined by recordkeeper partnerships
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...
DOL Introduces Multi-Agency Opinion Letter Program
The initiative aims to improve compliance assistance by providing more accessible guidance about federal labor laws across five agencies, including the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
Latest 401(k) Forfeiture Lawsuit Filed Against UBS
The investment bank was accused of mismanaging forfeited funds in its 401(k) plan by using them toward reducing employer contributions.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 5/30/2025
IRI announces executive committee changes; Simpson Thacher adds a partner to its executive compensation team; Russell Investments announces new investment division appointments; and more.
Making Decisions About AI Adoption
Firms express cautious optimism about artificial intelligence tools in a recent survey.
Bringing AI to Practice Management
Firms seek to solve bottlenecks and streamline opportunities by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.