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Ascensus announces launch of American Funds PEP solution; Allspring Global Investments introduces custom SMA portal; Capital Group unveils adviser benchmark service; and more.

The plan provider aims to gain greater market share of retirement 401(k) plans and has debuted a starter product for plan sponsors made possible by SECURE 2.0 legislation.

Vanguard expand active fixed-income lineup; Brandywine announces suite of new investment strategies; RiXtrema launches AI tools for 401(k) plan; and more.

Hartford announces 1st private-equity-focused fund; Intention.ly launches Advisor Brand Builder; Lincoln Financial introduces LincSmart.

By providing Spanish translations and culturally relevant content, ICanRetire aims to help Hispanic participants save more for retirement.  

Envestnet enhances platform; NFP launches HR+; Betterment introduces Bitcoin/Ethereum portfolio.

Employers can offer one of the new lifestyle spending accounts starting October 1, with the rest to debut by the end of 2023.  

Human Interest launches Fast Track 401(k); AllianzIM introduces September buffered ETFs; Madison Investments unveils latest actively managed ETF Suite; and more.

The Think Income program will allow Stellantis participants to browse annuity products, compare insurance providers and use educational resources.

North American Company introduces Goldman Sachs index; Jackson enhances Perspective variable annuity benefit suite; Altruist launches multiple account bundling. 

Snappy Kraken introduces AI email builder; American Life & Security Corp. launch annuity product; Vanguard expands active lineup; and more.

The free retirement paycheck management tool will be offered to participants invested in American Fund retirement TDFs.

Spouting Rock Financial Partners debuted a new retirement-focused division.

AmericanTCs, Allianz come to market with in-plan annuities; Lincoln Financial upgrades its RILA to combat market volatility; Altruist adds multi-account onboarding; and more.

Expanding its wealth solutions distribution business, Voya is seeking growth in new markets, including mid-market segments.

Nationwide and MassMutual team up on advisory annuities; Integrity launches AI-driven tech for agents and clients; NewEdge debuts investment platform for ultra-high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

Seeking to win market share to its managed accounts, Voya is pursuing dual QDIAs. 

Alight enhances work benefits platform; Midland updates fixed indexed annuities geared toward retirement income; Allianz launches buffered ETFs to guard against investment risk.

Schwab Retirement partners with Newport, Conduent to expand DB, NQDC offerings; Franklin Templeton adds fixed-income ETF; PGIM launches new ETFs; and more.

Retirement income needs, compared to high interest rates, are driving annuity growth in 2023.