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Fidelity fends off suit over 401(k) access fees for fund managers
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2021
Fidelity fends off suit over 401(k) access fees for fund managers

The plaintiffs maintained that Fidelity was a fiduciary to the plan in respect to the selection of investment options, but courts did not buy that argument. Separately, New York Life and USI Insurance face new 401(k) lawsuits.

By Emile Hallez
SPACs are the investment darling of the pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2021
SPACs are the investment darling of the pandemic

Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, have been all the rage for the past 12 months, but will the fever outlast the pandemic?

By Bruce Kelly
Covid could leave its mark on longevity assumptions
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2021
Covid could leave its mark on longevity assumptions

There are various factors beyond Covid infections to consider, some of which could have a positive effect on life expectancy, and other that could take away from it, according to a recent report published by longevity-risk consulting firm Club Vita.

By Emile Hallez
Women make up 14% of all fund managers, and the U.S. lags behind that global average
ETFS MAR 12, 2021
Women make up 14% of all fund managers, and the U.S. lags behind that global average

Morningstar data show women are making little progress breaking into the ranks of portfolio managers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Verizon to tap debt market to pay $36 billion tab on 5G airwaves
FIXED INCOME MAR 12, 2021
Verizon to tap debt market to pay $36 billion tab on 5G airwaves

The largest U.S. wireless carrier splurged on airwaves in an attempt to catch up to rival T-Mobile in developing new 5G wireless services.

By Bloomberg
Booming SPAC market draws SEC scrutiny
ALTERNATIVES MAR 11, 2021
Booming SPAC market draws SEC scrutiny

The vehicles are touted for democratizing markets by allowing retail investors access to high-growth companies. But the SEC said they come with distinct risks.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ESG rises to the top of Lipper Awards
EQUITIES MAR 11, 2021
ESG rises to the top of Lipper Awards

Calvert and American Century bring home overall fund company awards, and a record 21 funds sweep their categories.

By Jeff Benjamin
Jackson National top seller of annuities in 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 10, 2021
Jackson National top seller of annuities in 2020

The insurer also led in variable annuity sales last year, while New York Life sold the most fixed annuities.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor Group firms boost legal reserves
ALTERNATIVES MAR 10, 2021
Advisor Group firms boost legal reserves

Royal Alliance Associates Inc., SagePoint Financial Inc., and FSC Securities Corp., increased legal reserves by as much as three times the amount of the prior year.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera pegs $4.2 million to cover  SEC mutual fund investigation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 09, 2021
Cetera pegs $4.2 million to cover SEC mutual fund investigation

The agency charged two Cetera broker-dealers with breaching fiduciary duty and defrauding retail advisory clients in connection with the sales of mutual funds.

By Bruce Kelly
It’s time to talk about Bitcoin
ALTERNATIVES MAR 08, 2021
It’s time to talk about Bitcoin

Advisers don’t have to join the bulls, but they better join the discussion.

By George Moriarty
PE firm Merchant buys stake in Axiom Financial Strategies
ALTERNATIVES MAR 05, 2021
PE firm Merchant buys stake in Axiom Financial Strategies

The deal shows that private equity investors are starting to move down-market to invest in smaller registered investment advisers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Insured Retirement Institute wants more worker access to plans, annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2021
Insured Retirement Institute wants more worker access to plans, annuities

Annuities are an answer to one of the most vexing worries that Americans face – outliving their money in retirement, IRI leaders said. But a critic countered that the products need to come with more investor protections.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Vanguard's first active bond ETF has 'disruption' written all over it
ETFS MAR 04, 2021
Vanguard's first active bond ETF has 'disruption' written all over it

The low-cost provider is planning a cash-alternative exchange-traded fund whose cost is about half that of popular ETFs in the category.

By Jeff Benjamin
iCapital leverages KKR to lure investors into private equity
ALTERNATIVES MAR 04, 2021
iCapital leverages KKR to lure investors into private equity

The rebranded PE fund targets the country's 13 million accredited households with an offer of access to KKR's investment expertise.

By Jeff Benjamin
DFA shifting $26 billion of mutual funds into ETFs
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 04, 2021
DFA shifting $26 billion of mutual funds into ETFs

Quant giant Dimensional Fund Advisors has laid out a timeline for converting funds into exchange-traded funds.

By Bloomberg
The ESG space must take a hard line on greenwashing
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2021
The ESG space must take a hard line on greenwashing

The industry is nowhere near settled on a common vernacular. The ESG space needs more clarity and writing off greenwashing is not helping anyone.

By Jeff Benjamin
Assets in health savings accounts grew 25% in 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2021
Assets in health savings accounts grew 25% in 2020

HSAs now hold more than $82 billion in assets, Devenir survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
Bob Doll to retire from Nuveen
EQUITIES MAR 03, 2021
Bob Doll to retire from Nuveen

The popular market strategist and forecaster is making an exit, a spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday. Doll, 66, who has worked in investment management for 42 years, is expected to officially depart at the end of March.

By Jeff Benjamin
Abacus Wealth merges with social justice RIA Robasciotti & Philipson
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 03, 2021
Abacus Wealth merges with social justice RIA Robasciotti & Philipson

Co-founders of the RIA Rachel Robasciotti and Maya Philipson will not work with clients at Abacus and will largely spend time managing their ETF. The firm reported $130 million in assets under management.

By Jeff Benjamin