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SEC Votes to Advance Trading Proposals
The four proposals aim to improve competition and transparency in securities trading.
Certified Financial Planner Board Issues Crypto Guidelines
The nonprofit warns financial planners that crypto-related assets “can be speculative and volatile.”
Democrats Suggest SEC Should Reform Scope 3 Climate Disclosure Proposal
Scope 3 disclosure requirements are losing support in Congress.
Retirement Industry People Moves
Northwestern Mutual names new CFO; Lockton has a new U.S. chief counsel; HUB keeps expanding with insurance and benefit buys; and more.
Morningstar Raises “Safe” Retirement Withdrawal Rate to 3.8%
Morningstar researchers say higher interest rates and lower equity evaluations will make starting with a 3.8% withdrawal rate safe for a balanced saver over a 30-year time horizon.
Vanguard’s Defection from Net-Zero Group Further Clouds ESG Investment Commitments
Vanguard left a net-zero asset manager initiative this week in a move emphasizing the different paths financial firms are taking on ESG.
Near-Retirees May Be at Risk for Retirement Income Shortfall
A DCIIA report written by industry players looks at how rising interest rates and inflation are cutting into common retirement income tactics, as well as the new tools...
Bear Market Draws Attention to Actively Managed Funds
Active and passive funds have both found success in retirement saving plans, but recent volatility is providing further analysis for a decades-long debate.
SEC Climate Disclosure Rules Find Republican Opposition in Both Houses
An SEC proposal to require certain disclosures related to climate change and carbon emissions is facing Republican opposition in the House and Senate.
401(k) Robo-Adviser Blooom Shuts Services, Sells Tech to Morgan Stanley
A 401(k) robo-adviser with more than $5 billion in assets under management stopped servicing clients in November and has sold its technology to Morgan Stanley.
2023 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Nominations Are Open
Do you work with or know of a great plan adviser or plan adviser team?
NQDC Plans Increasingly Used to Try and Draw, Retain Execs
Nonqualified deferred compensation plans are an increasingly popular tool in the talent war for top executives, with significant growth at small and mid-size firms.
DOL Finalizes Rule Opening Door to ESG Investing in Retirement Plans
The DOL announced a final rule that retirement plan fiduciaries can consider climate change and other ESG factors when selecting investments.
Self-Directed Investors Confidence Down Due to Challenging Market
Nearly half of self-directed investors feel less confident in their ability to save enough money to live comfortably throughout retirement, according to The Janus Henderson 2022 Retirement Confidence...
Expert Panel: Today’s Retirement Plan Advisories Require Specialization
An evolving small business market, increased regulation, and shifts in client needs all lead to more specialized retirement plan advisement, according to a panel held by American College.
DOL Hosts Public Hearing on QPAM Proposal
The commentators and DOL representatives had stark disagreements on the implications of some the proposal’s provisions.
Applications and Implementation of The New Marketing Rule
Various leaders within the SEC discussed in a public seminar today some of the interpretations and applications of the new marketing rule.
DOL Rejects ForUsAll’s ‘Tactical Retreat’ in Crypto Retirement Case
The DOL shot back at 401(k) provider ForUsAll’s offer to drop its suit if the court confirmed a DOL warning about crypto in retirement plan as “not binding.”
A Closer Look at the Emergency Savings Provisions in SECURE 2.0
Research shows ESAs can increase investment in retirement savings accounts, but Senate bills involved in SECURE 2.0 package contain different kinds of emergency savings provisions.
DOL: Plan Sponsors in PEPs Don’t Necessarily Need to Purchase Fidelity Bond
The department of labor clarified in a response letter some of the responsibility and costs that plan sponsors can offload or avoid when joining a pooled employer plan.