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The pace of recordkeeper consolidation shows no signs of abating. Last year's headline-grabbing deals, such as Empower's purchase of MassMutual's and Fifth Third Bank's recordkeeper business and Franklin Templeton's acquisition of Legg Mason's recordkeeper unit, are expected to continue a decades-long trend.

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