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In latest SEC investigation, 11 firms will pay more than $88 million to settle charges related to off-channel texting communications and widespread recordkeeping failures against investment advisors and broker-dealers.
Citing data security concerns, Fidelity has informed advisors that it intends to block their access to customers' employer-sponsored 401(k) accounts via credential sharing.
More plan sponsors are prioritizing retirement income and considering managed accounts as an opt-in option in 401(k)s, according to T. Rowe Price's 4th annual consultant study.
Transitioning from voluntary to auto-enrollment in 401(k)s, coupled with auto-escalation, should be a key plan design feature for employers, recommends the Morningstar Center for Retirement & Policy Studies.
It's essential to connect the program to wider business initiatives (end of the year or open enrollment) and Include messages of support from the CEO to demonstrate the program's importance, recommends financial wellbeing provider nudge.
Just like auto enrollment and the default selection of target-date funds, the adoption of auto portability was given a push by SECURE 2.0 and the upcoming Saver's Match Program will allow low-income workers to save even more for retirement.
Ameriprise, Edward Jones and other big names in wealth management have agreed to pay hefty fines, after a years-long sweep of 26 firms for "widespread and longstanding failures" to preserve electronic communications.
It's been nearly two years since SECURE 2.0 was enacted, yet many employers still have concerns and questions. SECURE 2.0 was designed to enhance retirement…