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Adviser Opportunities in Serving the K-12 Education Market
Jim Kiley of Security Benefit outlines the multiple opportunities available to retirement plan advisers with school district employees.
Aspen Institute Retirement Experts Look to Saver’s Match to Close Savings Gap
An Aspen Institute forum on retirement considered major sector issues, including leveraging SECURE 2.0's 50% federal matching contribution deposited directly into a taxpayer’s IRA or retirement plan.
Acting Secretary of Labor Su Under Pressure as DOL Prepares Fiduciary Proposal
Republicans introduced legislation targeting the controversial candidate, whose nomination has not been put to a vote.
Can ETFs Work in 401(k)s With Mutual Fund Rebranding?
F/m Investments has asked the SEC for the right to classify an ETF series as mutual funds to be accessible for 401(k) participants.
Employee Fiduciary LLC Calls On DOL to Improve 401(k) Fee Transparency
The small business retirement plan advisory provided three recommendations to improve participant fee awareness.
The Mental Health Benefits Push
Employee benefit providers are seeing demand for mental health programs to supplement retirement saving and financial wellness offerings.
Advisers: Roth Catch-Up Extension Welcome, Clarity Still Needed
Retirement plan advisers were happy to tell plan sponsors about the two-year Roth catch-up extension. But the hard work isn’t over.
Fidelity Finds 22% of Plan Sponsors Actively Searching for New Adviser
Among those looking, 38% they were seeking an adviser offering more extensive services.
NQDC Plans, Which Can Improve Retention, Are Underutilized by Participants
According to NFP, the vast majority of employers feel competing for talent is ‘more expensive than ever,’ and businesses are turning to creative offers to keep executives satisfied without breaking the bank.
SEC Reopens Comment Period for RIA Investment Custody Rule
The regulator also announced a new proposal to increase transparency and disclosures for private fund managers such as private equity and hedge funds.
Why Short-Term Financial Stress Hurts Long-Term Savings
A T. Rowe Price retirement expert finds participants who take multiple short-term loans end up with less retirement savings—furthering the case for emergency savings.
SEC Fines Fintech Advisory Titan in 1st Marketing Rule Charge
The regulator calls the charges a ‘warning’ to investment advisers about how they can market offerings.
The PLANADVISER Interview: David Musto, Chair and CEO, Ascensus
The head of Ascensus discusses the importance of partnering with advisers to foster innovation in the retirement plan space.
State-Sponsored Retirement Plans Now Hold More Than $1B
The pace of savings growth in state plans is accelerating, led by programs in California, Oregon and Illinois.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Corebridge names Muderrisoglu head of investor and ratings relations; TIAA promotes Houser to head of institutional sales; Tifin Amp’s founder Nair steps aside, Gagliano named CEO; and more.
American Airlines ESG Lawsuit May Move Ahead, According to Court Filing
A judge overseeing the complaint brought by a former pilot has set a potential trial date; the airline has said ESG-related investments were only available as a self-directed...
Lawsuit Would Block Missouri’s Anti-ESG Advising Rule
Requiring registered advisers to follow state-level ESG disclosure rules violates federal law, according to SIFMA’s lawsuit.
Advisers Can Leverage Plan Sponsor Openness to Plan, Investment Changes, Research Finds
Plan sponsor interest in areas such as reenrollment, in-plan retirement income, and financial wellness programs have grown, finds JP Morgan Asset Management.
Live Nation 401(k) Plan Escapes Class Suit, Moves to Arbitration
A federal judge in California ruled for Live Nation in a motion to move the case to arbitration.
DOL Seeks Comment on Select SECURE 2.0 Enactments
From PEPs to emergency savings accounts, the DOL’s EBSA is welcoming input on changes and revisions to retirement plan administration.