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Funded Ratio of U.S. Pension Plans Eroded Further in April
By Michael S. FischerMercer reported Monday that the funding levels of pension plans sponsored by S&P 1500 companies fell by 1% in April to 84%.
April 28, 2014
TIAA-CREF to Buy NuveenTIAA-CREF has announced plans to acquire Nuveen Investments for $6.25 billion, including debt. TIAA-CREF believes the acquisition “significantly…
April 21, 2014
Top 20 Richest Colleges for 2013: The Biggest EndowmentsOf the 835 colleges studied, endowments rose by an average of nearly 12% in the fiscal year ending in June 2013.
April 16, 2014
BofA Posts Loss; Wealth Group Profit Slows: Q1 EarningsThe banks earnings are hit by mortgage issues, and advisor-related net income drops from the fourth quarter.
April 15, 2014
Schwab Boosts Profits 58%: Q1 EarningsPlus, Schwab Advisor Services' net new client assets grew 9% year over year.
April 14, 2014
TIAA-CREF to buy Nuveen InvestmentsThe $6.25 billion price includes $4.56 billion in outstanding debt.
April 14, 2014
TIAA-CREF to buy Nuveen InvestmentsThe $6.25 billion price includes $4.56 billion in outstanding debt.
April 14, 2014
Most high-performing advisors have succession planSixty-three percent of high-performing advisors have formal career goals, according to the research.