investment services

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  SEC, DOL must collaborate on ‘overlapping’ IRA fiduciary standards: attorney Mason

  By Melanie Waddell  |  April 15, 2013

  The two agencies are "constrained by — and must follow — very different statutory mandates," says Tittsworth of IAA.

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  Charitable giving linked to stock performance

  By Gil Weinrich  |  January 25, 2013

  A U.S. Trust managing director says advisors should not shy away from discussing charity with clients.

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  Nationwide adds four volatility funds to VA line-up

  By Noah Guillaume  |  November 28, 2012

  Additions to a Nationwide L.inc rider include a managed volatility fund and fund options that can provide increased equity exposure.

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  Cerulli Report: Firm Reputation, Trust Playing Larger Role in Investor Satisfaction

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  June 4, 2012

  Trust and reputation are playing an increasing role in driving the satisfaction of investors with their primary provider, according to a new report.

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  GM to Shift White-Collar Pensions to Annuity

  By Tom Krisher, AP Auto Writer  |  June 4, 2012

  The automaker estimates it will unload $26 billion in pension liabilities by the move.

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  Will the Proposed Fiduciary Rule for Advisors Crush IRA Holders?

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  April 6, 2012

  A new report by a consulting firm paints a dire picture of the potential impact of a proposed rule establishing a fiduciary standard for investment advisors selling products to IRA holders.

• Mutual Fund Shareholder Reports Under Scrutiny

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  November 3, 2011

  As the SEC continues its work on how investors could be getting more useful disclosures, mutual fund shareholder reports are suddenly under the microscope.

• Labor Posts Plan Disclosure Regs

  By Allison Bell  |  July 15, 2010

  The Employee Benefits Security Administration has added a disclosure error correction provision to new retirement plan fee disclosure regulations.

• ASPPA: What Is A "Generally Accepted Investment Theory"?

  By Warren S. Hersch  |  May 5, 2010

  The American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries has expressed concerns about government efforts to shape the investment advice that might be offered to retirement plan participants.