Strategic Beta ETFs Deserve a Second, Careful Look
Strategic beta ETFs are an important asset class to consider, but new research also warns many of the products “aren't...
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BB&T Self-Dealing Suit Gets Class Certification
A court certified a class in the consolidated lawsuit after first rejecting BB&T’s arguments that the class did not meet...
Court Moves Forward Few Claims in NYU 403(b) Plans Case
A federal court judge found most claims were not plausibly alleged by the plaintiffs.
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Report Addresses Common BICE Questions
A new report answers some common questions plan sponsors may have about the BICE rule.
Tibble vs. Edison Plaintiffs Win the Latest Decision in District Court
A new ruling has emerged in the long-running case, applying instructions from the Supreme Court and the 9th Circuit to...
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Morningstar Tool Weighs Investment and Billed Plan Expenses
For the most part, the investment management expenses plans pay are significantly greater than additional billed expenses, and are generally...
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Investment Products and Services Launches
Vanguard updates benchmarks for bond funds; USA Financial adds asset managers to platform; Voya cuts fees on Large-Cap Growth Fund;...
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Investment Products and Services Launches
Deutsche and Fidelity cut fund expenses; Transamerica debuts smart beta ETFs; and Vanguard adds TimeSquare Capital to advisory team.
Non-U.S. Equity Returns Boosted TDF Performance for Q2
The median equity exposure of equally weighted TDF vintages is 60%; equity exposure ranges from as high as 68% to...
Court Orders American Century to Produce Reports for Self-Dealing Suit
American Century must produce profitability, expense and performance reports created under provisions of the Investment Company Act for all the...
Cost Considerations When Freezing Your DB Plan
Just because a plan is frozen, doesn’t mean fees will go away altogether.
Investment Manager and Recordkeeper Changes Driven by Fees
The desire to reduce fees is the top reason DC plan sponsors cite for contemplating changes in investment managers and...
Scrutinizing Plan Fees Can Save Plan Sponsors and Participants Money
One adviser explains that if a plan has $1 million in assets, even a single basis point reduction in fees...
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Investment Products and Services Launches
John Hancock continues reducing mutual fund fees; Rise Financial opens its doors for socially responsible investing; Firms partner on portfolio...
MFS Accused of Engaging in Prohibited Transactions in 401(k)s
A lawsuit claims MFS used its 401(k) plans “as an opportunity to promote MFS’s mutual fund business and maximize profits...
American Airlines Agrees to Settle Proprietary Funds Lawsuit
The gross settlement amount is $22 million.
Brown University Faces Familiar Allegations in 403(b) Lawsuit
Individual annuity contracts and a large plan investment lineup are targets in the Brown University lawsuit, just as they are...
Connecticut Passes Conflict-of-Interest Rule for Non-ERISA 403(b)s
The law applies to any company that administers a 403(b) retirement plan offered by a political subdivision of the state.
Asset-Based Fees Questioned in Nationwide ERISA Challenge
The text of the complaint takes a deep dive into the services generally provided by recordkeepers and administrators of ERISA...
Waddell & Reed Charged in 401(k) Self-Dealing Suit
The lawsuit claims fiduciaries of the Waddell & Reed 401(k) plan breached their fiduciary duties and engaged in prohibited transactions...