Small fund companies may have to pivot, by embracing a niche specialization or redirecting sales forces toward new distribution channels.
Mr. Putnam was a key architect in the early days of the firm, overseeing its tremendous growth.
Consumers want products that offer peace of mind and make it easier to manage a budget in retirement.
The lawsuit alleges that half of the 401(k) plan's investment options were affiliated with J.P. Morgan.
Just as advisers are obligated to fulfill fiduciary duties, elected officials are similarly obligated when it comes to public policy.
Three-year scheme by Massachusetts man based on bogus bank transfers.
The House Republican approach kills investment-income levies, but the breadth of coverage could shrink.
Some retirement plan advisers see providers' compliance moves as potential competition.
Treasury market brokerage buys asset management, family office units outright.
Three new portfolios from Motif Investing promise to refund a monthly subscription fee for underperformance
Replaces Bob Oros, who departed in January.
Fund is collection of debt used to finance pro-environment projects.
Reborn once before, it's beset with debt problems, reports The Wall Street Journal.
Many investors want to make sure the enterprises in which they invest don't fund practices that run counter to their personal values.
Resolutions to overturn the rules only require a simple majority to pass, and aren't subject to a Senate filibuster
Frank H. Black and his firm, Southeast Investments N.C. Inc., failed to retain business-related emails and to achieve compliance with applicable securities laws, according to the Finra panel's decision.
If implemented, the president's policies could have a profound effect on issues that resonate with a growing number of investors: the environment, social issues and corporate governance.
Two experts on retirement law square off on the question of fiduciary duty for 401(k) plan sponsors. One believes employers aren't best-suited for the responsibility, while the other believes the current system is OK.
