Timely, relevant, and actionable investment perspective, best practices, and planning insights for institutional and wealth management clients from CAPTRUST's Consulting Research Group.
09.04.2018
On Friday, August 31, President Trump signed the Executive Order on Strengthening Retirement Security in America, directing the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury Department to consider regulations or guidance affecting three specific areas of retirement policy.
07.24.2018
The U.S. economy had been sleepwalking for almost a decade. Now, caffeinated by the triple espresso of individual tax cuts, corporate tax cuts, and increased government spending, the U.S. economy has been jolted awake and has broken into a jog, which could increase in pace to a sprint if trade tensions don’t weigh it down.
07.12.2018
This piece covers a slice of results received through a survey of over 150 nonprofit endowment and foundation organizations. The survey results speak to a variety of topics, including: return objectives, goals, risk tolerance, asset allocation, performance, spending policy, governance, and fundraising.
04.02.2018
After more than a generation of declining U.S. interest rates plan sponsors are once again facing the risks and opportunities posed by rising interest rates. Understanding changes in the current interest rate environment and how those changes could impact retirement plan investment options can help plan sponsors evaluate their current investment lineups.
03.16.2018
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing has become increasingly popular as an investing methodology for endowments, foundations, and large pension plans. In this article, we cover ESG criteria, strategies, and challenges investors encounter when using ESG factors to align portfolio investments.
09.28.2017
Millennials catch a lot of flak when it comes to their work habits and financial situations. Their reputation precedes them in some employers’ estimations. But understanding the forces that have shaped their professional and financial decisions—and what can be done to respond to them—can help employers create greater loyalty and engagement.
05.08.2018
The deadline for the Department of Labor (DOL) to appeal the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit that the DOL overreached its designated role, has come and gone. An official mandate issued by the court is expected soon.
03.16.2018
On March 15, 2018, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled that the DOL overreached with their fiduciary rule by broadening the definition of fiduciary.
08.08.2018
In this quarter’s Fiduciary Update, CAPTRUST’s Drew McCorkle provides an update on topics such as retirement summary plan descriptions, fiduciary liability in what is unsaid, liability for prior or subsequent fiduciaries’ actions, mistaken plan distributions, and recent fee litigation cases and settlements.
05.15.2018
In this quarter’s Fiduciary Update, CAPTRUST’s Drew McCorkle provides an update on topics such as the DOL striking down the conflict of interest rule, fiduciary process controls, and employer life insurance litigation.
02.21.2018
In this quarter’s Fiduciary Update, CAPTRUST’s Drew McCorkle provides an update on topics such as lost participants, the delay of the fiduciary rule, and other fee related litigation.
11.10.2017
In this quarter’s Fiduciary Update, CAPTRUST’s Drew McCorkle provides an update on the DOL's conflict of interest rule for other investor protections, late loan payments as taxable distribution, pension overpayments, and other fee related litigation.
04.24.2018
In this market update video, CAPTRUST Chief Investment Officer Kevin Barry discusses the impact of mid-term elections, tariffs, and other hot news items on the capital markets.
02.06.2018
In this video, CAPTRUST Chief Investment Officer Kevin Barry discusses the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and its impact on both individuals and corporations.
04.21.2017
A well-constructed investment lineup with ongoing oversight is critically important when managing a defined contribution plan. Some plan sponsors may feel they have the knowledge and expertise to select and monitor plan investments on their own or with limited assistance from a fiduciary. Others, either uncomfortable making investment decisions or interested in outsourcing the work or liability, may be best served by hiring a 3(38) investment manager.
07.15.2016
Retirement plan advisors can help plan sponsors by assisting with plan design, participant engagement, investment, fiduciary process, and vendor management issues related to overseeing a retirement plan. Finding the right advisor can be made easier by following a process that includes a comprehensive advisor RFP.