Multi Asset

The survey seeks to better understand participant sentiments about financial and retirement planning priorities

The horrific violence that has erupted between Israel and Hamas is likely to reverberate across the Middle East and the world for years to come.

American workers are suffering from a decline in confidence that they will be sufficiently prepared for retirement — and they’re looking to their employers for help.

A new income strategy from Voya Investment Management gives employers a tool to help plan participants meet their retirement spending needs and reduce their chances of running out of money.

Capital markets have responded positively to better-than-expected economic outcomes so far this year. While the United States has managed to avoid an official recession, growth is almost certain to slow and increases in profits will be challenged. Given this backdrop, we see equities trading sideways to slightly higher in the near term and we continue to favor the U.S. over the rest of the world.

Plan sponsors often find the target date fund (TDF) selection process understandably daunting. Evaluating TDFs is a multi-faceted process that requires a deep dive into the four components of TDF design — glide path design, asset allocation, selecting underlying managers, and portfolio construction.

It is critical for plan fiduciaries to understand the differences in target date design in order to select the fund that best matches the needs and characteristics of their plan and its participants.

Retirement readiness is a major challenge for many plan participants. For plan sponsors, plan design is no longer about simply focusing only on helping participants build their savings. Providing participant income solutions in the decumulation stage is now equally important, especially because new research shows that many workers need help in this area.

Another regional bank falls, but the markets are seeing the forest from the trees as challenges appear contained.

An unexpected shock in the banking sector has stress-tested the economy and policymakers. Both initially passed. But the impact on lending and credit conditions remains unclear and increases the likelihood of a mistake by the Fed going forward.