Retirement Advisor

The American Benefits Council told the Securities and Exchange Commission in a letter this week that it believes proposed changes to how money market funds are regulated will have a negative effect on work-sponsored retirement plans and workers ability to prepare for retirement.

Boston College's Center for Retirement Research suggests that 20 percent more American households have fallen behind on retirement planning, compared to 1989.

Although the SEC has given a temporary pass to broker-dealers on complying with Rule 13h-1, the Large Trader Rule, advisors must still comply if they qualify, which could mean more paperwork, depending on how they handle client securities.

The National Public Pension Coalition, an organization representing millions of teachers, nurses, police, firefighters and other public sector employees released a statement this week on a recent Pew Research Center report.

T. Rowe Price chairman Brian Rogers, Fidelity's Will Danoff and Westwood's Susan M. Byrne shared their seasoned perspectives on doing the right thing in the investment world, over the long term.

Is it right to change the world with other people's money. In the case of New York City's Comptroller, some fiduciary questions arise.

Those concerned about the upcoming retirement fee disclosure regs might compare and contrast the experiences of the auto, food and even tobacco industry and their dealings with a more open climate.

Plan sponsors globally are accelerating their plans to manage their pension risk and eventually transfer it to outside parties.