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FiComm and ProudMouth team up on adviser podcasting; 21Shares launches crypto index; Caplight launches platform to monitor private company valuations; and more.

Financial illiteracy may be costing the average American $1,819 per year, even as educational guidance and tools are advancing.

The lawsuit alleged that Deloitte’s 401(k) plan fees were excessive compared to similar plans.

Securian Financial announces promotions, new head of asset management subsidiary; Alerus Financial names new retirement specialist; MassMutual CIO to retire; and more.

The changes make it possible to roll over 529s into Roth IRAs and easier to qualify for an ABLE account.

SECURE increases the RMD age and expands the amount of catch-up contributions certain participants can make.

Among items on DOL/EBSA's agenda: speaking with retirement plan service providers, employers and employees on what regulators can do to help increase PEP growth.

The rule would codify relief from ‘physical presence’ rules for retirement plan elections that was first granted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alera buys Ascent Group, adds $2.8B in AUM; Heffernan snags Utah-based insurer; Marsh McLennan acquires HMS Insurance Associates; and more.

A proposed ban on noncompete contracts by the FTC would likely have implications for the RIA firms some retirement advisories are acquiring to broaden wealth management capabilities.

Empower names Waddell head of new individual investor division that includes Personal Capital; Pentegra names new CEO as Pinto retires; Wiener to take over management of TIAA’s general...

Lincoln Financial expands employer wellness offers to student debt management; Docupace brings new productivity toolkit for advisers; digital bank Green Dot adds cash account from Wealthfront; and more.

The retirement reform legislation requires interest credits to be “reasonable” and no higher than 6%.

The retirement reform legislation is now officially passed, with widespread industry support.

Some call for the SEC to drop the proposal; others want clarity on which outsourcing duties should be vetted; and some are in favor, with changes.

The proposal has been met with criticism from those in the retirement industry.

The $4.1 million settlement is pending court approval.

The bill, which is awaiting House vote, contains the most popular provisions while also giving time for actors to come into compliance.

Northern Trust makes key fund hires; Edelman Financial Engine buys California-based retirement advisory; Prime Capital Partners with PFS to enter Sioux Falls and South Dakota markets; and more.