Tag: sustainable responsible and impact investing

Products January 24th, 2019

Investment Product and Service Launches

Securian Asset Management introduces name changes to mutual funds; First Trust adds fixed-income ETF; and Citi creates bond funding environmental and climate finance.

Products January 10th, 2019

Investment Product and Service Launches

Natixis releases international sustainable equity fund; Putnam to host webcasts on fixed income markets; and Fitch Ratings launches ESG Scoring System.

Investing November 14th, 2018

What Would Encourage More ERISA Plans to Use ESG Investments?

When considering ESG investing, retirement plan sponsors are still concerned about performance and transparency, and some are confused by the latest DOL guidance.

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Market Practice Innovation: Increased Efficiency and Impact in The Small Market

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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The Rapid Evolution and Retirement Needs of American Small Business

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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ESG Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Women & Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Map My Benefits

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Viability

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Balance Between Great Plans and Cost of Plans

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The HSA Opportunity: What Advisors Should Know

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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Discipline and Consistency: The Case for Staying Invested for the Long Term

An interview with Kathleen Beichert, Head of Retirement, OppenheimerFunds

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HSA Myths and Misconceptions

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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How to Invest in a Health Savings Account

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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The Advisor’s Role – Defining Value in a Dynamic Market

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Challenges for the Modern Adviser

An interview with David Musto, President, and Bob Guillocheau, Chairman & CEO at Ascensus.

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Industry Trends – Consolidation, Technology and Client Solutions

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Health Savings Accounts: The Advisor Opportunity

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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Who Should Use a Health Savings Account?

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow fell 255.68 points (0.95%) to 26,770.20, the NASDAQ closed 67.31 points (0.83%) lower at 8,089.54, and the S&P 500 decreased 11.75 points (0.39%) to 2,986.20. The Russell 2000 was down 6.36 points (0.41%) at 1,535.48, and the Wilshire 5000 lost 128.91 points (0.42%) to finish at 30,432.73.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 1/32, decreasing its yield to 1.748%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond was down 2/32, increasing its yield to 2.246%.

WEEK’S WORTH: For the week ending October 18, the Dow was down 0.17%, the NASDAQ increased 0.40%, and the S&P 500 gained 0.54%. The Russell 2000 climbed 1.56%, and the Wilshire 5000 finished 0.51% higher.

Industry White Papers

It’s Time to Get Serious About Retirement Income Solutions Thoughtful consideration of a participant’s journey, both up to and through retirement, can help participants meet their retirement goals—and better position plans to retain assets.
The Making of a Glide Path Understanding the Impact of Design Decisions on Retirement Outcomes
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2019 PIMCO Defined Contribution Consulting Study Providing retirement income potential, evaluating TDFs and plan costs, and simplifying investment menus are key.