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Several new ERISA lawsuits target big retirement plan sponsors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2022
Several new ERISA lawsuits target big retirement plan sponsors

Litigators this week brought class-action lawsuit claims against PPL Corp., Mass General Brigham and Milliman Inc. over their multibillion-dollar 401(k)s and 403(b)s.

By Emile Hallez
Volatility, Covid and inflation worry Americans, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2022
Volatility, Covid and inflation worry Americans, survey finds

Three-quarters fear new Covid variant could cause a recession.

By InvestmentNews
Captrust acquires $107 billion competitor
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 14, 2022
Captrust acquires $107 billion competitor

The deal for Portfolio Evaluations of New Jersey is Captrust’s 54th acquisition since 2006.

By InvestmentNews
OneDigital acquires $406 million advisory firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2022
OneDigital acquires $406 million advisory firm

Retirement plan consultant Gouldin & McCarthy is based in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.

By InvestmentNews
Early planning on qualified charitable distributions can mean bigger tax savings
IRA ALERT JAN 13, 2022
Early planning on qualified charitable distributions can mean bigger tax savings

When required minimum distributions begin, QCDs can reduce or eliminate the income tax on the RMD income — if the timing is right.

By Ed Slott
California set to fine employers that have ignored auto-IRA registration
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2022
California set to fine employers that have ignored auto-IRA registration

More than 650 employers in the state will be sent notices that they're not in compliance. Fines start at $250 per employee.

By Emile Hallez
Fidelity added $90 billion in DC plan assets in 2021
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2022
Fidelity added $90 billion in DC plan assets in 2021

The fund giant says it also added $20 billion in defined-benefit assets last year.

By InvestmentNews
Covid, convergence, consolidation and the 2021 RPA roundtables
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2022
Covid, convergence, consolidation and the 2021 RPA roundtables

Aggregators realize that in-plan retirement income solutions are needed, while CIOs understand that advisers need to be able to help participants navigate the myriad of benefits offered at work.

By Fred Barstein
Where financial wellness falls short
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2022
Where financial wellness falls short

Less than a third of employers offer such services in some form, most often as it relates to retirement saving. And when the services are available, plan participants tend not to use them.

By Emile Hallez
‘Great retirement’ in U.S. is driven by older female baby boomers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2022
‘Great retirement’ in U.S. is driven by older female baby boomers

There were 3.3 million, or 7%, more retirees as of October 2021 than in January 2020, according to research by the St. Louis Federal Reserve.

By Bloomberg
ESG fund asset managers need to provide clarity for investors
OPINION JAN 12, 2022
ESG fund asset managers need to provide clarity for investors

Given the disconnect between what ESG investors expect and what some ESG funds are actually investing in, it's time for some serious reputation risk management.

By Nir Kossovsky, Denise Williamee and Peter Gerken
T. Rowe Price settles 401(k) suit for $7 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2022
T. Rowe Price settles 401(k) suit for $7 million

The agreement is separate from a $6.6 million payment the company previously made and requires it to add a brokerage window to its plan.

By Emile Hallez
Public slow to embrace Social Security's online tools
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 11, 2022
Public slow to embrace Social Security's online tools

Financial advisers could fill the void when it comes to clients' questions about when to claim benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Ahead of tax season, Treasury says be ready for frustration
TAX JAN 11, 2022
Ahead of tax season, Treasury says be ready for frustration

Many of the processing delays and customer service shortages that have plagued the IRS for years will persist this year, Treasury officials warn.

By Bloomberg
Pension plans cheaper overall than 401(k)s, researchers find
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2022
Pension plans cheaper overall than 401(k)s, researchers find

Taking into account costs incurred by both employers and workers, the expenses of a pension plan are about half that of an average 401(k), according to a report from the National Institute on Retirement Security.

By Emile Hallez
401(k) lawsuit names LPL, Alliant
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
401(k) lawsuit names LPL, Alliant

Much of the proposed class-action case against Rollins Inc. points to investment guidance from an adviser to the plan who is not a defendant.

By Emile Hallez
Build Back Better stall could complicate tax planning
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 07, 2022
Build Back Better stall could complicate tax planning

If Congress finally comes to an agreement on the bill, some provisions could be retroactive. The state and local tax deduction hangs in the balance.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SageView buys $3.5 billion RPA Channel Financial
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
SageView buys $3.5 billion RPA Channel Financial

The deal represents the fourth such acquisition over a year for Newport Beach, California-based SageView, which last year sold a majority stake to Aquiline Capital Partners.

By Emile Hallez
Pacific Life to pay $3 million for doing unlicensed business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
Pacific Life to pay $3 million for doing unlicensed business

New York says insurer improperly engaged in pension risk transfer business.

By InvestmentNews
Litigation, student loans and the retirement outlook for 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2022
Litigation, student loans and the retirement outlook for 2022

A pending decision by the Supreme Court could change 401(k) fee lawsuits in a big way.

By Emile Hallez