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Gold IRA Ponzi paid for luxury cars, esports team, CFTC says
Regal Assets and its owners pilfered $21 million from clients, the CFTC and California DFPI allege.
Berkshire engineering firm gets reprieve in 401(k) suit
Law firm Capozzi Adler has three weeks to file an amended complaint after a judge grants a motion to dismiss.
The DOL’s ESG rule survived in court. Does it matter?
It could take a while for ESG to become more widely available in 401(k)s, even if the political focus on it dies down.
Political clock ticks as Labor readies next version of fiduciary rule
The measure is likely to make a rollover recommendation a fiduciary act. But if the agency doesn't complete the measure soon, it's vulnerable to being overturned by the next Congress and White House.
New strategy in 401(k) litigation: Ask for settlement before suit is filed
Law firm Lieff Cabraser is reportedly busy sending letters to plan sponsors.
U.S. lags globally on retirement due to health, quality of life issues
Academics suggest improvements to the savings system and restoring the solvency of Social Security.
RIA team running 401K to promote 401(k) plans
Chuck Smith and his team at Qualified Plan Advisors will be running 401K, or 250 miles, in honor of National 401(k) Day Friday.
One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts
'Crypto is on a journey from a niche asset class to a mainstream asset class,' says an advisor.
Federated Hermes sued over using own funds in its 401(k)
The company filled its retirement plan menu entirely with its own funds, some of which underperformed and had high fees, a plaintiff alleges.
IRS catch-up guidance a relief to 401(k) sponsors, advisors
Plans now have until 2026 to add Roth accounts that will allow high earners to make catch-up contributions.
Retirement plan confusion creating advisor opportunities
Although 76% of sponsors were extremely satisfied with their current plan advisor, 22% reported they were actively looking to switch.
IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026
Agency announces needed SECURE 2.0 relief related to catch-up contributions made by higher-income employees.
Think twice before borrowing from 401(k) for a home down payment, advisors say
Accessing retirement savings can be helpful for a subset of potential buyers, but there are some important caveats.
Helping clients be more realistic about their investing horizon
How one Summit Financial advisor plans to use Pontera to manage clients' held-away assets.
Single-bond ETF manager goes against current by asking SEC for mutual fund share class
There has been a trend away from mutual funds toward ETFs, but not in the 401(k) world, and fund provider F/m Investments sees that an opportunity.
Gold IRA, rare coin sellers find a home with inexperienced investors
Regulators have taken numerous actions against metals dealers that target older customers through TV ads.
401(k) millionaires stage comeback in Q2 with market gains
This year's double-digit gains in the S&P 500 have helped swell retirement balances, Fidelity says.
DC plan sponsors taking more responsibility for employees’ retirement income
J.P. Morgan Asset Management survey reveals greater role of employers in workers' financial well-being.
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline’s mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses
The digital record keeper now has $9 billion in AUM across 40,000 customers.
Nuveen and TIAA roll out target-date series with annuity feature
Few 401(k) plans have such features, but product providers expect that to change.
