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Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.

By Leo Almazora
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts
ALTERNATIVES FEB 07, 2024
KKR sees 'trillions' of retail investor dollars moving to alts

'Mass affluent individual investors historically have not had an easy way to access these types of products and strategies,' senior KKR executive says.

By Bruce Kelly
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA

Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.

By Emile Hallez
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?

Goals-based investing is "what happens when you take an investment process and build it for mom, but not necessarily for mom’s pension plan," CIO says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement

Data on DC plans and IRAs show young families are accumulating retirement assets faster than ever.

By Leo Almazora
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell

The financial services giant is taking on $4.9 billion in pension obligations covering more than 20,000 retirees.

By Leo Almazora
LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Texas-based veteran advisor

The seasoned financial advisor is launching his own independent practice as he joins RIA powerhouse.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Mercer Advisors eyes tech-powered organic growth

National RIA aims to enhance advisor-client matching with Catchlight's advanced analytics and personalization tools.

By Leo Almazora
Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals

Unable to rely on pensions and Social Security, retirees need extra income source.

By Steve Randall
UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds
WIREHOUSES FEB 07, 2024
UBS has wasted no time in offering AT1 bonds

The bank announced its plans Tuesday and is already offering the notes.

By Bloomberg
Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership
FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Wealthtech firms unveil strategic partnership

Collaboration will focus on key areas including AI-driven risk analytics, automated compliance reporting, and workflow automation.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones paying for advisors' high-level credentials
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2024
Edward Jones paying for advisors' high-level credentials

Change is afoot at the brokerage firm, which reportedly is reimbursing its advisors for the cost of certifications offered by the Investments & Wealth Institute.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor360 boasts productivity-boosting platform upgrades
FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Advisor360 boasts productivity-boosting platform upgrades

An enhancement to a reporting module has made a key compliance process 90% faster, wealthtech provider says.

By Leo Almazora
GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2024
GOP bill to kill SEC proposal on advisor AI conflicts faces obstacles

It’s more likely the GOP will make a point about their frustrations with the SEC than actually get the bill through the Democratic-controlled Senate.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Small employers don't know the tax perks for starting 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2024
Small employers don't know the tax perks for starting 401(k)s

There are incentives of up to $5,000 to start plans, but many business owners don't take advantage of that, EBRI found.

By Emile Hallez
Workers’ financial stress at critical levels, new poll finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2024
Workers’ financial stress at critical levels, new poll finds

A workplace well-being survey underscores the extent of worries over emergency funds, retirement saving, and student debt.

By Leo Almazora
SEC to add ‘dealer’ tag to hedge funds trading Treasuries
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 06, 2024
SEC to add ‘dealer’ tag to hedge funds trading Treasuries

Dozens of firms may face increased scrutiny and compliance costs in regulatory overhaul.

By Bloomberg
Vanguard makes quiet AI bet with $13B in quant stock funds
FINTECH FEB 06, 2024
Vanguard makes quiet AI bet with $13B in quant stock funds

After adding an artificial intelligence spin to four factor-based funds, the asset manager sees promising signs

By Bloomberg
UBS plans up to $1B in buybacks this year
WIREHOUSES FEB 06, 2024
UBS plans up to $1B in buybacks this year

The wirehouse posted its second straight quarterly loss, with pretax profit at the wealth management unit well below estimates.

By Bloomberg
Workers’ financial and retirement confidence have languished since 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2024
Workers’ financial and retirement confidence have languished since 2022

Index points to a gap between people's current sense of security and their readiness for retirement.

By Leo Almazora