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PGIM Unveils Retirement Confidence Index
The RetireWell Confidence Index ranks worker responses on a scale of six confidence levels.
John Hancock Retirement Announces Reorganization
The business has been restructured under new CEO Wayne Park, including changes to the leadership team.
BlackRock Heightens DC-Adviser Focus
Firm announces new resource center, and leader, to work across DC plan and financial advisement.
Commenters Request Eased Enforcement on SECURE 2.0 Part-Time Eligibility
Many stakeholders expressed concern with the administrative hassle of tracking the service of long-term, part-time employees and said compliance would take a lot of time.
Aon Hit With $1.5M Penalty From SEC
The settlement stems from misleading statements made to the Pennsylvania Public School Employees’ Retirement System on its asset performance.
State Mandates and the Adviser Opportunity
Retirement plan fiduciaries and providers can benefit from the influx of state mandates, writes AmericanTCS President Tim Friday.
DOL Aims to Streamline PTE Application Process With New Rule
The changes are intended to reduce the amount of time needed to finalize prohibited transaction exemptions for plan fiduciaries.
Regulators Seek Comment on ERISA Disclosure Requirements
The IRS, PBGC and EBSA are accepting suggestions on how to simplify disclosures to benefit fiduciaries and participants.
Oxford Survey Finds DOL May Have Underestimated Compliance Cost of Fiduciary Proposal
New rollover disclosure needs would contribute to a majority of the cost, according to the survey commissioned by financial industry group FSI.
DOL Brings Clarity to Newly Available Emergency Savings Accounts
The FAQ guidance builds on earlier IRS directives, with a focus on investments and fee structures.
Advisers Prioritizing Roth Provisions From SECURE 2.0
According to Escalent research, advisers are more likely to focus on immediate or traditional plan provisions with sponsors.
SEC Imposes $18M Fine on JP Morgan for Whistleblower Violations
According to the regulator’s order, the company’s securities division required clients to sign non-disclosure agreements barring them from reporting potential wrongdoing to the SEC.
Crossmark’s Doll Named CEO, Keeping CIO Role
Bob Doll, known for his annual market predictions, is adding the CEO and president roles to his position as Mike Kern steps down.
A System to Protect Workers’ Retirement Assets Already Exists
The co-founder and head of advisory Francis LLC responds to pushback on the DOL’s fiduciary rule proposals by calling for plan advisers and sponsors to seek conflict-free, flat-fee...
Principal Asset Management Names Kamal Bhatia President, CEO
Bhatia will replace 40-year Principal veteran Pat Halter in leading the firm’s asset management division.
Bitcoin and Brokerage Windows: A Risk for Fiduciaries?
The DOL has not yet commented on cryptocurrency investments in the wake of the SEC’s approval of bitcoin exchange-traded products.
Voya, Goldman Start 2024 With Leadership Moves
Voya promotes Toms to CEO of investment management; Goldman names Wilson to new role heading retirement for asset and wealth management.
FINRA Annual Report Highlights Crypto, Cybersecurity, Reg BI
The industry regulator provided areas of focus for the year ahead to member firms.
401(k) Litigation Continues At ‘Fever Pitch’
Euclid Fiduciary’s litigation summary shows a dip in lawsuits in 2023, but signs of an uptick this year.
David Eisenreich Named WTW North America Head of Retirement
Eisenreich replaces the retiring Michael Archer.