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Product and Service Launches – 1/29/25
Pontera, Orion announce new integration; PEO Partners, AlphaQuest launch actively managed ETF; Sycamore introduces surveillance platform for broker/dealers.
Johnson & Johnson Lawsuit Over Health Plan Partially Dismissed
A district court in New Jersey ruled that the plaintiff lacked standing for certain claims, but there is a chance the case will be resurrected.
KKR Names Kivett 1st Head of Defined Contribution
The veteran of TIAA and Prudential started in the new role in December.
Carson Group Acquires Carson Wealth Chicago
In a separate transaction, the Carson Group added an advisory team based in Roseville, California.
Industry Groups Push to Dismiss PRT Lawsuit Against Bristol-Myers Squibb
In an amicus brief, several advocacy groups warned that letting the lawsuit proceed past a motion to dismiss could open the door to a wave of frivolous lawsuits.
Proposed ESOP Rules Scrapped Following Trump’s Regulatory Freeze
A presidential executive order issued Monday led to the withdrawal of rules that had not yet been published in the Federal Register.
Supreme Court Hears Cornell Pleading Standards Case in Oral Arguments
The court examined conflicting lower court rulings to decide if plaintiffs must demonstrate more than just the occurrence of a 'prohibited transaction' to overcome a motion to dismiss.
TIAA and Nuveen’s Target-Date Annuity Strategies Reach 1 Million Accounts
The news comes after BlackRock's announcement last week that its annuity-integrated TDF product has surpassed $16 billion in assets under management.
2025 Retirement Outlook: Tax Changes, Cryptocurrency Trends and Litigation Reforms
According to experts at T. Rowe Price, plan sponsors should anticipate policy updates and possible litigation reforms in 2025.
Retirement Industry People Moves – 1/17/25
JPMorganChase announces new responsibilities for senior leaders; NEPC names Contorno principal and head of DC vendor management; CG Financial Services Appoints Hiipakka as President and COO; and more.
Strategies for Enhancing Portfolio Management
According to the Carson Group, investors are leveraging equity factors like momentum and low volatility and adopting active fixed-income strategies.
OneDigital Acquires Nonprofit HR Solutions, Fueling Expansion
The acquisition is OneDigital’s first in the nonprofit sector.
Employers Expand Mental Health Support to Combat ‘Burnout’
NFP’s annual benefits report also found, however, a trend of some employers too often putting that mental health support within other benefit areas.
Advisers Giving Back: Kristi Baker
The plan adviser discusses her work to help create a university-like program for adults with intellectual and development needs.
TDFs With Annuity Options Set to Proliferate
2025 will likely see new entrants offering hybrid annuity TDFs, while existing players will announce more recordkeeper partnerships and asset allocation updates.
Q&A: Seeking a More Perfect TDF
Philip Chao discusses his near-10-year path to creating a personalized target-date fund investment option for plan sponsors.
Corporate Pension Funding Status Rose in December, Ending Strong in 2024
Pension plans saw improved funding status at the end of 2024, with rising discount rates triggering a decrease in pension liabilities.
401(k) Excessive Fee Litigation Spiked to ‘Near Record Pace’ in ’24
Encore Fiduciary reported a 35% increase in ERISA excessive fee litigation, in part driven by a surge in plan forfeiture lawsuits.
Micro-401(k) Plan Market Ripe for Non-Specialist Adviser Growth
The market for 401(k) plans with less than $5 million in assets is poised to hit 1 million plans by the end of the decade, with wealth advisers poised...
Groups Call On Supreme Court to Uphold Cornell University Decision to Stem Frivolous Lawsuits
The Supreme Court will hear a case to resolve a split among circuit courts on whether a plaintiff must argue that more than a ‘prohibited transaction’ has occurred...