Greg Iacurci

Greg was a reporter for InvestmentNews from 2015 to 2019, covering defined-contribution plans, retirement planning, insurance, taxes and estate planning, before then moving to CNBC as a Personal Finance Reporter. He tweets at: @GregIacurci

Greg Iacurci
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RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2017
Rules governing indexed universal life insurance may not go far enough

Recent rules have led to some improvements in policy illustrations, but observers still see room to make them even better.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Despite uncertainty, Department of Labor fiduciary rule upends 401(k) biz

Market shifts will largely remain intact in the event the regulation is amended or scrapped, and non-specialists are adjusting.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2017
Large advisory shops build custom target-date funds

The firms are able to deliver the funds at low cost to small 401(k) plans, but some question if there's a potential conflict involved in recommending proprietary funds.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2017
Some active target-date fund managers shine as passive management continues 401(k) onslaught

American Funds and American Century saw the largest percentage growth last year among prominent TDF providers.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 15, 2017
Merrill Lynch outlines plans for its 401(k) fiduciary platform

Wirehouse is broadening the pool of advisers who can work with retirement plans as an investment fiduciary.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 10, 2017
Merrill Lynch may be positioning itself for more commission flexibility in the future

The wirehouse said its advisory platform will be the go-to regardless of what happens with DOL fiduciary rule, but a modification or repeal of the regulation could lead to more flexibility.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 10, 2017
DOL issues bulletin to ease confusion over near-term fiduciary rule compliance

The memo grants relief to firms for compliance violations that may occur as the April implementation date approaches.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 09, 2017
Morgan Stanley debuts fiduciary product for small 401(k) plans, with eye toward DOL rule

The wirehouse offers a way for non-fiduciary brokers working with 401(k) plans to continue working with clients in the small-plan market

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 09, 2017
Merrill suggests it may reverse course on commissions

Andy Sieg, the head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, said the firm may back off its wholesale scrapping of commissions in advised retirement accounts.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 08, 2017
Brokers-dealers move to trim fund offerings as they adjust to DOL rule

Small fund companies may have to pivot, by embracing a niche specialization or redirecting sales forces toward new distribution channels.