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As recent major regulatory developments in the SEC and DOL will likely shape sustainable investing for years to come, the Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment released its latest findings.

Consumers say they had significantly less money this past year due to inflation and are taking a less optimistic, more pragmatic view of their finances – save more money, pay down debt and spend less money, says a new study.

Of those plan sponsors who reported full employee participation, 80% had a plan financial advisor, according to a Morgan Stanley, who just enhanced its design.

Defined benefit retirement plans have successfully implemented real estate investments for almost 50 years and there is increase interest and adoption in DC plans, according to a J.P. Morgan study.

Financial wellness benefits and education provide an opportunity to put the pieces together and teach employees to apply the full range of workplace benefits, such as pre-tax transit benefits or education costs, to their personal financial needs.

Even though balances fell from last year and last quarter, asset allocations and trading remained steady heading into the final quarter, according to a Schwab report.