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The Profit Sharing/401(k) Council of America has honored McDonald’s for having the best retirement plan, in its inaugural Plan Sponsor of the Year Award.

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday charged two State Street Bank and Trust Co. employees for allegedly misleading investors about their exposure to subprime investments.

New survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute finds that Americans are becoming more proactive with savings

Auto enrollment in defined-contribution plans is replacing lost boomer assets.

The new online tool offers state contacts directory, FAQs, and background info to aid advisors.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has quietly hired the head-hunting firm Korn/Ferry ­International to find candidates to lead a new municipal securities office that will have a higher stature within the SEC.

Doors to the first meeting of the Financial Stability Oversight Council will be closed, but rest assured improvements in the oversight of the financial services business are underway.

The unit of Royal Bank of Canada announced Wednesday it added Larry VanLaningham and Kevin Morrice to its Portland, Ore., office. Both will report to Richard Sorenson, the complex director for RBC Wealth in Portland.

If you’ve done something wrong, cooperation is key to holding onto your certified financial planner designation.

The advisor allegedly gained access and control over all the assets of an MSSB clients, a 98-year-old woman in failing health.