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Retirement Industry People Moves
OneAmerica hires industry veteran for East Coast sales territory; Ameritas announces new officer elections; AIG Retirement Services names new hires to consultant relations team; and more.
More Retirement Plan Practices Are Seeking Out Diverse Advisers
Firms say adding diverse advisers will help their businesses grow and help them attract new customers.
SEC Seeks Public Input on Climate Change Disclosures
The commission aims to determine if the current disclosures adequately inform investors.
15th Anniversary of RPAY: Christopher Kulick
In the three years since winning the award, Kulick says his practice has deepened its client relationships while increasing capacity for business development.
Reading Into the SEC’s 2021 Enforcement Priorities
The ongoing implementation of Regulation Best Interest gets top billing in the SEC’s recently published 2021 examination priorities list, though recent evidence suggests the regulator’s focus on share...
Regulatory & compliance | participants
The Tax Distinction
Education on saving should include a tax talk, but what can advisers safely say?
Retirement Industry People Moves
Transamerica adds RVPs to mid-market retirement sales team; Vontobel AM selects relationship manager for U.S. west coast; Mercer appoints president for U.S. and Canada and East Market CEO;...
Abbott Lab Defense Again Succeeds in ERISA Case
The underlying lawsuit involves claims that plan fiduciaries failed to adequately protect a participant’s account, allegedly resulting in the theft of funds.
Retirement Industry People Moves
OneDigital Investment Advisors expands to NQDC market; PWA Joins CAPTRUST; Mutual of Omaha Retirement Services Adds to Sales Team; and more.
Court Finds Insufficient Evidence for ERISA Claims Against Intel
For most claims regarding the use of alternative investments in Intel Corp.'s retirement plans, the judge found the plaintiffs didn't prove their comparisons were suitable.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Empower Retirement selects core market sales director; OneDigital Investment Advisors acquires portion of Vertical Financial Group; New Partner joins MKCI; and more.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Broadridge Financial Solutions collaborates with AI company; Franklin Templeton releases research hub; Morningstar launches market insights platform; and more.
401(k) Plan Administrator Sues VALIC Over Surrender Fees Charged to Plan
The insurer is charged with engaging in a prohibited transaction under ERISA when the fees were charged during a move to a new provider, as well as with...
Allstate Faces Additional ERISA Fiduciary Breach Lawsuit
A new complaint filed in Illinois echoes allegations leveled against the insurance company in a complaint from November.
SEC Finalizes Digital Advertising Rule Reforms
The SEC’s leadership says the updated marketing rule reflects important changes to the traditional advertising and solicitation regulations, which have not been amended for decades.
‘Annexus Retirement Solutions’ Launch Signals Rise of DC Plan Lifetime Income
The firm says the formal launch of Annexus Retirement Solutions precedes the rollout of innovative in-plan retirement income solutions in 2021.
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Tracking Part-Timers’ Hours
How they count hours, implement cash-outs and find missing participants are some of the processes plan sponsors need to review for the SECURE Act’s new requirement.
Rollins ERISA Challenge Tossed on Technical Issue
The short, pro-defense ruling concludes that the lead plaintiff has not exhausted all potential administrative remedies, making a lawsuit inappropriate at this juncture.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Global Client Group head joins AB; Alger hires SVP and institutional team co-head; The Standard hires retirement plan consultant for Northern California and Nevada; and more.
As Pandemic Drags On, Don’t Let Clients Forget the Fundamentals
Advisers should watch out for unwitting partial plan terminations tied to layoffs and lasting damage to employees’ retirement readiness caused by hardship withdrawals.