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ISS ESG expands Solactive index series; Vanguard reveals ESG U.S. corporate bond ETF; and more. 

There was also a slight uptick in trading during June.

With many employees using equity compensation for long-term savings goals and wealth accumulation, providing education and advice is important.

Called WellCents, NFP says it was designed to help employers realize the value of a workforce that is prepared for a successful and secure retirement.

The company and its board of directors are accused of various fiduciary breaches in the operation of a sub-$300 million defined contribution plan.

Employees of Voya’s clients whose income has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will be able to get a personalized short-term financial action plan.

Solutions in the marketplace address a variety of financial needs, including personal loans and savings, student loan refinancing and investment management.

Much of the complaint is dedicated to discounting the use of an actively managed TDF suite rather than a less costly index TDF suite.

The text of the dismissal ruling relies heavily on precedent set by the United States 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.

The lawsuit also calls out the use of an investment manager’s proprietary actively managed funds and the plan sponsor’s failure to obtain cheaper share classes.

The parties’ proposed settlement agreement impermissibly releases claims that go beyond the scope of the allegations in the operative complaint.

The lawsuit accused plan fiduciaries of using the plan as an opportunity to promote Fidelity’s mutual fund business at the expense of the plan and participants.

Hall Benefits Law names lead ERISA counsel and COO and Aegon Asset Management appoints new global CIO. 

Multiple lawsuits have been filed recently that question the offering of active management funds to retirement plan participants.

Attorneys say employers considering whether, and what type, of multiple employer plan (MEP) to join will want to closely monitor the progress of guidance anticipated from the Department...

Research finds few retirement savers have lowered savings rates or withdrawn money; however, those with lower incomes and in certain industries may be disproportionately affected.

The global equity markets dropped by about 20% during the first quarter before snapping back in the second. Analysts are pondering what comes next.

Analysts say the Department of Labor is officially reinstating the “five-part test” for determining fiduciary status.