The Bond ‘Misclassification’ Debate
DCIO Service Providers Report Significant Momentum
As they head into 2022, DCIO sales and marketing units report appreciating stock prices and improved net sells that they expect to continue.
Is Bond Fund Misclassification a Serious Problem?
Investment Product and Service Launches
SEI launches asset allocation-based models as part of ETF strategies; Vanguard adds active equity funds to Personal Advisor Services solution; and John Hancock introduces mortgage-backed securities ETF.
Retirement Contribution Drop Attributed to Market Volatility and Outside Causes
Despite the market rebound, 2021 reports find retirement planning contributions were still low.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Ubiquity Retirement + Savings makes ESG options available to 401(k) plans, and HSBC launches AI powered multi asset index.
Investment Service and Product Launches
Domini Impact Investments releases mutual fund; FIDx partners with American Equity and Eagle Life; and ASI launches several ESG-focused funds.
SEC Proposes Overhaul of Retail Fund Disclosure Framework
The proposed disclosure framework would feature ‘concise and visually engaging shareholder reports,’ according to the federal securities market regulator.
As CIT Market Expands, More Get Coveted Tickers
Collective investment trusts are becoming more transparent; case in point, Hand Benefits & Trust Co. has gone live with more than 30 CIT tickers on the Nasdaq Fund Network.
CIT Expertise Puts Advisers in the Driver’s Seat
Knowledge about and connections to the collective investment trust marketplace can be a key selling point for retirement plan advisers in 2020 and beyond—especially when serving small and mid-sized clients.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Innovator expands Defined Outcome ETF suite; Vanguard merges Capital and Windsor funds; and IHS Markit delays rebalancing actions on indices.
ICI Asks Governors to Consider Shelter-in-Place Exemption for Mutual Funds
“Many states are home to headquarters or critical operations for numerous mutual fund sponsors where Americans have entrusted their savings to meet a wide range of financial goals. Those mutual fund companies must remain in operation to ensure access to invested monies for shareholders across the country,” ICI's president wrote in a letter.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Franklin Templeton launches new funds, and Wells Fargo incorporates changes to TDFs.
Investment Product and Service Launches
American Beacon and asset management firm launch bond fund; Hartford Funds and Wellington Management release ETF; and Vanguard announces lower expense ratios on select ETFs.
Investment Product and Service Launches
AssetMark Financial Holding moves to institutional share classes; AssetMark adds solutions to investing platform; iShares expands ESG initiatives; and more.
Investment Product and Service Launches
Fidelity Investments releases bond model suite, and BlackRock announces sustainability as new standard for investing.
Investment Product and Service Launches
CUNA Mutual adds Stadion managed account service to platform; MSCI creates new fixed income indexes; Transamerica decreases fees on two high yield bonds; and more.
Investment Product and Service Launches
LifeYield partners with financial tech provider; Vanguard changes manager structure of value funds; Northern Trust expands collateral management services; and more.
Allocating Committee Time in 2020
Investment Product and Service Launches
Fidelity announces expected SMA launch; Pershing integrates managed accounts to new annuity order platform; Ballast introduces equity strategies on Schwab managed account platform; and more.