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Voya sued for using own investments in 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2021
Voya sued for using own investments in 401(k) plan

One of the lead plaintiffs in the class-action case appears to be the company’s former regional vice president of retirement sales.

By Emile Hallez
Chief investment officers critical to success of DC plans, participants
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
Chief investment officers critical to success of DC plans, participants

CIOs from the leading DC record keepers, aggregators and broker-dealers discussed their greatest opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
2022 outlook for Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
2022 outlook for Social Security

There's good and bad news on the horizon, including the biggest annual cost-of-living increase in 40 years, but also an offsetting rise in Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2021
Transamerica sued by 401(k) participant over data breach

A bug earlier this year let plan sponsor clients view outside participants' data, and one man claims he and others suffered consequences.

By Emile Hallez
Talking trusts: A win-win
RETIREMENT OPINION DEC 15, 2021
Talking trusts: A win-win

As the pandemic and possible tax law changes lead more Americans to think about their estate plans, advisers should take the opportunity to discuss estate planning and trusts with their clients.

By Sarah Duey
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Labor Department's ESG proposal attracts ire from the anti-'woke'

The agency received a trove of public comments on its proposed ESG changes, and many were penned by people concerned about a perceived liberal agenda.

By Emile Hallez
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Hub acquires $3.4 billion plan consultant

The principals of GRP Financial California will join Hub’s private wealth business.

By InvestmentNews
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
That student loan crisis is about to get real, again

Federal student loan borrowers have been clear that they are in no shape to start making payments again.

By Emile Hallez
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2021
Rich business owners rethink retirement amid pandemic

More than half of the individuals and families surveyed by BNP Paribas and Aon said they're altering the timetable for stepping away from their companies, with 41% delaying or phasing more slowly into a move.

By Bloomberg
401(k) adviser M&A doubles last year's record
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2021
401(k) adviser M&A doubles last year's record

There will likely be at least 70 deals for retirement adviser firms before the end of the year, according to Wise Rhino Group.

By Emile Hallez
Hub notches 2 more benefits acquisitions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2021
Hub notches 2 more benefits acquisitions

Hub is acquiring assets from Libertyville, Illinois-based Benefit Partners Group and Gold Sky Benefits.

By Emile Hallez
Energy firm Exelon sued over 401(k)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2021
Energy firm Exelon sued over 401(k)

Law firms representing the plaintiffs cite fiduciary failures in moving to in-house funds and high fees for record keeping and managed accounts.

By Emile Hallez
2021: The year of the PEP
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2021
2021: The year of the PEP

It’s effectively a new market for the retirement plan industry, but it’s an incredibly big frontier.

By Emile Hallez
Goldman says young workers are plotting early retirements
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2021
Goldman says young workers are plotting early retirements

A full 25% of Gen Z respondents in a new survey say they plan to retire before the age of 55.

By Bloomberg
How different are retirement portfolios built by investors, advisers?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2021
How different are retirement portfolios built by investors, advisers?

Except for a big investment in real estate, there wasn't that much divergence, a recent survey found.

By Emile Hallez
RPAs need a new name to reach the next level
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2021
RPAs need a new name to reach the next level

While 'retirement plan adviser' has been a good description of those who serve ERISA retirement plans, it's actually quite limiting to focus on the plan, rather than the participant.

By Fred Barstein
Some Social Security checks to decline in 2022 due to IRMAA
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2021
Some Social Security checks to decline in 2022 due to IRMAA

Medicare high-income surcharges combined with higher Medicare premiums will take a bigger chunk of retirement benefits in the new year.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Captrust buys $2.2 billion Rinet in 8th deal this year
RETIREMENT RIAS DEC 08, 2021
Captrust buys $2.2 billion Rinet in 8th deal this year

Rinet executive says $2.2 billion in AUM is no longer enough to be competitive in the fast-consolidating RIA market.

By Jeff Benjamin
Supreme Court ponders future of ERISA fee litigation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2021
Supreme Court ponders future of ERISA fee litigation

The Supreme Court justices hinted at different positions on whether Northwestern did a disservice to participants by having too many options.

By Emile Hallez
Hub buys $2.3 billion 401(k) consultant Fiducia Group
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2021
Hub buys $2.3 billion 401(k) consultant Fiducia Group

The insurance brokerage has been focused on expanding its presence in the retirement market, making numerous acquisitions and adding a service aimed at small businesses in March.

By Emile Hallez