
Cover Story
The Art of Adaptation
How DCIO firms are evolving to fit the current market.

TDFs, Passive Funds and Income Products Shape the DCIO Landscape
Sources say plan sponsors are beginning to realize the value of differentiating services—from retirement income solutions to securities lending capabilities—now that costs have come down across the board.

Research
Tangled
The state of the DCIO industry

Intro
Investing
Investing
Looking to the Future
Ways the industry could change in the coming years
Active Management Insights from Putnam CEO Bob Reynolds
As the firm launches a new initiative to educate investors about active management opportunities, Putnam CEO Bob Reynolds says he is optimistic that an improved retirement landscape will take shape in 2019.
DCIO Providers Under Increasing Sales Pressure
Leading distributors are consolidating assets, and new groups are growing in influence.

Feature
Intro
Deals & People
Products
Current Focus
How DCIO providers are positioning themselves to stand out
Mastering the RFP
How to stand apart from the competition
Retirement Industry People Moves
Financial Engines Offers Services to ADP Clients; Nuveen Expands DCIO Team with Promotions and New Hire; Lucas Takes the Helm at EBRI; and more.
ICMA-RC Vantagepoint Funds Revamps DCIO Portal
Seeking to provide a top quality experience, Vantagepoint Funds conducted one-on-one research with representatives from a handful of select investment consulting firms, resulting in the new DCIO web portal.