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Orion, Pontera strike new integration partnership
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2025
Orion, Pontera strike new integration partnership

The collaboration, billed as an industry first, will streamlines advisors' ability to manage 401(k)s, 403(b)s, and other held-away retirement accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2025
Southwest Airlines hit with ERISA class action over alleged 401(k) fund mismanagement

The lawsuit filed in Texas says the carrier's failure to remove an underperforming fund option, which holds over $2 billion in assets, has cost plan members millions.

By Leo Almazora
Annuity sales surged to a $432.4B high in 2024
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 28, 2025
Annuity sales surged to a $432.4B high in 2024

Limra figures reveal third straight year of record sales, with demand for fixed-rate deferred annuities declining and robust momentum in RILAs.

By Leo Almazora
KKR hires exec to focus on 401(k) market
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 28, 2025
KKR hires exec to focus on 401(k) market

The firm in December brought on its first head of defined contribution, signifying a focus to get into 401(k)s and other plans meaningfully.

By Emile Hallez
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2025
Six in 10 people think they need to save 30 annual salaries for retirement

Is it any wonder so many Americans feel unprepared to retire?

By Steve Randall
Capital Group expands retirement planning services for financial advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2025
Capital Group expands retirement planning services for financial advisors

The firm is adding another solution that can be offered to small businesses.

By Steve Randall
Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 23, 2025
Nationwide president and COO John Carter to step down

The leading annuity and insurance top executive is stepping down after a distinguished 40-year career in the industry.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement conundrum: crippling health care costs or start dumping assets?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2025
Retirement conundrum: crippling health care costs or start dumping assets?

Investors fearing unaffordable healthcare may spend-down assets, study reveals.

By Steve Randall
SCOTUS hears Cornell case with potential consequences for retirement plan litigation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2025
SCOTUS hears Cornell case with potential consequences for retirement plan litigation

"Whatever we decide, someone's going to be potentially unfairly treated," Justice Sonia Sotomayor said during oral arguments Wednesday.

By Emile Hallez
T. Rowe Price: Income solutions, emergency savings in retirement spotlight in 2025
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 22, 2025
T. Rowe Price: Income solutions, emergency savings in retirement spotlight in 2025

An aging workforce and stubborn inflation will have plan sponsors focusing on income and emergencies in the coming year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Vanguard to pay more than $100M over target-date fund violations
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2025
Vanguard to pay more than $100M over target-date fund violations

The mutual fund titan harmed investors by failing to disclose risks relating to capital gains distributions in its retail target-date retirement funds, according to the SEC.

By Leo Almazora
Over 50s are ready to leave work, but it's about money not retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2025
Over 50s are ready to leave work, but it's about money not retirement

But many are concerned that they face age discrimination.

By Steve Randall
IRS, Treasury propose guidance for auto enrollment, catch-up contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 15, 2025
IRS, Treasury propose guidance for auto enrollment, catch-up contributions

Provisions of the Secure 2.0 Act took effect Jan. 1, but regulators only last week proposed rules to govern new automatic enrollment requirements for 401(k)s and other plans, as well as new quirks for catch-up contributions.

By Emile Hallez
New Prudential, Dimensional Funds partnership brings retirement income to managed accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2025
New Prudential, Dimensional Funds partnership brings retirement income to managed accounts

The extended collaboration, which includes insurtech provider Fiduciary Exchange, will give new annuity options for RIAs to address investors' evolving needs in retirement.

By Leo Almazora
John Hancock goes for startup 401(k)s in deal with Vestwell
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2025
John Hancock goes for startup 401(k)s in deal with Vestwell

With small 401(k)s launching at a fast rate across the country, the company sees a lot of business potential, particularly through financial advisors.

By Emile Hallez
AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more
FINTECH JAN 14, 2025
AI powers new tech for advisors to manage tax, research and more

FP Alpha and Morningstar provide fresh options to boost productivity.

By Steve Randall
401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2025
401(k) ESG lawsuit order cites 'cartel-like behavior,' could prompt more litigation

Plaintiffs successfully sued American Airlines over an asset manager's ESG considerations in the proxy-voting process, and that could get the plaintiffs' bar quite interested in filing similar claims against 401(k) sponsors.

By Emile Hallez
Munis’ prized January returns threatened by expected Fed pause
FIXED INCOME JAN 13, 2025
Munis’ prized January returns threatened by expected Fed pause

What should have been a strong start to 2025 for municipal bonds is now in question amid growing odds that the Federal Reserve will hold fire on interest rate cuts.

By Bloomberg
IRS provides relief to taxpayers hit by California fires
TAX JAN 13, 2025
IRS provides relief to taxpayers hit by California fires

The federal tax agency announced various extensions, credits, and exclusions, including potential penalty-free distributions from retirement plans and IRAs.

By Leo Almazora
Texas court rules against American Airlines in ESG 401(k) plan case
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2025
Texas court rules against American Airlines in ESG 401(k) plan case

The presiding judge found the airline breached its fiduciary duty under federal law by prioritizing non-financial considerations in its employee retirement plan.

By Leo Almazora