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Despite improved efficiencies and reduced costs, the increased complexity of service provider arrangements has made it more difficult for plan sponsors and ERISA fiduciaries to understand how and how much compensation should be paid to service providers.

After more than a year of battling it out in Washington, D.C., and around the country, SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro called off her proposed second round of reform for money market mutual funds.

The branchless bank is combining retail banking, retirement and insurance services in its online banking site.

Even the best independent financial advisors can benefit from an occasional or even regular program of coaching and mentoring. It sometimes takes an outsider with a fresh perspective to see the best way for you to take your team and your practice to the next level.

The transaction, which is expected to close by the end of this year, will results in a combined retirement businesses with approximately $120 billion in assets under management and 3 million participants.

The Hartford today is taking another step towards focusing on its mutual fund business by agreeing to sell its retirement plans business to rival Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) for a cash ceding commission of $400 million.

The Internal Revenue Service's list of the most common errors it sees from taxpayers and paid preparers on tax returns is a sobering reminder that nobody is perfect. Here's what the IRS had to do to fix the most prevalent mistakes.

Neuberger Berman has appointed William Proctor as its new vice president and wealth advisor in its wealth management division.

Who would've thunk it?

Vincent Leon has joined 3D Asset Management as a National Sales Manager, responsible for overseeing the firm’s sales and marketing efforts to the wirehouse, RIA, retirement/DCIO and sub-advisory channels.