Over the last few months, several large companies, let by auto giants Ford and GM, announced plans to spin off their traditional pension plans by transferring their liabilities to an insurance company or offering lump-sum payouts to retirees and certain former workers. Verizon was the latest corporation to hop on the de-risking bandwagon, prompting calls from a leading pension advocacy group to halt such actions until Congress can review the impact on workers and retirees
In a twist that will cheer art aficionados -- and Jeffrey Gundlach -- police recovered all the paintings stolen from the bond king's home earlier in the month. The value of the DoubleLIne boss' remarkable collection? About $10 million. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20120927/FREE/927009999/PH>View the paintings</a> &raquo;
Another high-profile defection from MSSB as a $600M team jumps to HighTower
Still subject to age and earnings cap limits; other restrictions may apply
A boutique hybrid firm snags a pair of veteran adviser teams from Merrill Lynch.
Finra eyes requiring the disclosure of recruiting incentives to clients | <b>Sarch:</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20121129/BLOG01/121129937>Transparency for bonuses? Bring it on! &raquo;</a>
Revamped structure already seen paying off; 'core to our strategy'
Insurer to pull back from cash-heavy products like variable annuities
'Aging in place' is growing trend as retirees prefer to stay put.
Cutting-edge firms are adopting three primary perspectives that transform organizations into firms where employees look forward to the annual feedback ritual, leading to enhanced individual and firm performance.
In his latest prediction, legendary strategist Jeremy Grantham offers what may be the most-depressing economic forecast ever. Happy Thanksgiving!
People affected by Hurricane Sandy, or their close relatives, can tap qualified retirement plans without having to follow certain procedures for hardship withdrawals, the Internal Revenue Service said.
Latest RIA deal as managers look to beat capital gains hike
Sitting on far greater percentage of stocks than traditional IRA holders
GMO's Jeremy Grantham recently wrote that 3% annual GDP growth is history. Now a new commentary from Research Affiliates offers another sobering forecast about future growth in the U.S.
Sell stock shares, reinvest in munis and other tax-advantaged vehicles; 'sooner rather than later'
This white paper from RidgeWorth Investments argues why dividend-paying stock funds will continue to garner fund flows as investors look for solutions to navigate the current market challenges and position themselves for a steadier path to long-term growth.
