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Divisions Emerge in Use and Meaning of ‘Robo’
If any conclusions can be drawn about the expanding use of so-called robo adviser technologies, it’s that automation is not an all-or-nothing game.
Company Stock Decision Requires Two Hats
Including company stock as an investment plan option comes with pros and cons.
PANC 2015: Broker/Dealer and OSJ Evolution
The choices for retirement plan advisers to find support in the form of home office are increasing.
PANC 2015: The Regulatory Environment
Many SEC actions will impact retirement plan advisers.
Inside Perspective on Transamerica-Mercer Deal
“Scale is a very important part of the economics that drive this business,” says Kent Callahan, president and CEO of Transamerica’s Investments and Retirement Division. He told PLANADVISER...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Promotions, additions and acquisitions at Rothschild Asset Management, Benefit Controls of the Carolinas, Russell Investments and more.
Adviser Settles with SEC Over Defunct Cyber Risk Policy
The amount of cyber risk exposure in the financial services industry can be downright frightening to think about, but details of a recent settlement reached between the SEC...
Retirement Industry People Moves
Promotions, hires and additions at BPAS, Hatteras Funds and Westwood Holdings.
Investment Product Launches for the Week
This week’s new investment products and services include an absolute return fund from Goldman Sachs; a book about stable value investing from Stable Value Consultants; and the launch...
Retirement Industry People Moves
New hires and promotions at Prudential Retirement, Northern Trust, Commonwealth Financial Network and more.
Retirement Industry People Moves
New hires and promotions at Nationwide, Mercer Investments, John Hancock Retirement Plan Services, LPL Financial and more.
SEC Faces Its Own Debate on Fiduciary Advice Standards
Transcripts from a tough SEC hearing called earlier this month show it's not just the Department of Labor considering changes to the application of the fiduciary standard.
Tips for Surviving an IRS Plan Audit
An HR director from Vanderbilt University shared tips from her IRS 403(b) plan audit experience with attendees of the NTSA 403(b) Summit.
State Street Publishes DC Plan Resource for Multi-Nationals
The paper provides insights to help multi-national companies with defined contribution plans (DC) in different countries.
DOL Wants More Control over Plan Audits
A new report from the Department of Labor suggests the quality of benefit plan audits performed by certified public accountants is lagging, with major deficiencies found in four...
UBS to Launch Target-Date CITs with Morningstar
UBS Global Asset management is launching a target-date collective investment trust product line for qualified retirement plans.
DOL Sues City National for Profit Sharing Plan Practices
A lawsuit filed by the Labor Department alleges excessive fees were charged to participants in the City National Corp. Profit Sharing Plan, leading to a breach of federal...
NFP Retirement Names Plan Consultant
Jennifer Brooks has joined NFP Retirement as a retirement plan consultant and specialist in the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).