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  • March 4, 2019

Vanguard share of target-date fund market becoming ‘obscene’

The fund giant has ridden the wave of investors seeking lower costs, primarily as a result of retirement-plan lawsuits.

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As donor-advised funds grow in popularity, they may draw more scrutiny

Vehicles offer way to get tax breaks for bundling donations while delaying the giving part.

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Fidelity says it fully discloses fund fees in 401(k) plans

Department of Labor is allegedly investigating asset manager's infrastructure fee that is the focus of a 401(k) lawsuit.

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Are the economics of active management becoming unsustainable?

Fidelity called the viability of a major fund platform into question, according to a report.

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  • News
  • February 26, 2019

Outsourcing is route to greater growth, Fidelity study finds

Information technology, investment management and legal/compliance are the top three outsourced functions

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Fidelity sued for ‘secret payments’ in 401(k) plans

Fidelity allegedly pockets tens of millions of dollars a year from the undisclosed kickbacks, at the expense of its retirement clients.

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  • February 21, 2019

Fidelity profit hits record even as assets fall

The mutual fund giant's assets under management fell 1% last year, but its revenue rose 12%.

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Record $5.2 billion given through Fidelity Charitable in 2018

Donor giving was up $700 million from 2017 despite tax uncertainty.

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  • News
  • February 15, 2019

Investing legend Jeff Vinik gets a lukewarm reception

His struggle to attract assets shows how low fees and passive investing have brought star managers back down to earth.

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Schwab, Fidelity expand commission-free ETF trading

Both will now offer more than 500 exchange-traded funds on a commission-free basis.

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  • News
  • February 8, 2019

Finra bars rep for scamming Fidelity on computer purchases

Kitwana Thomas took advantage of employee-reimbursement program.

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Fidelity adds bond, multi-asset choices to model portfolios

These are the first models to include exchange-traded funds.

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Fidelity dominates money-market industry as assets grow to $629 billion

The Boston-based fund company has added more than $50 billion this year, mostly from inflows.

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Annuity and mutual fund interests at odds over 401(k) disclosures

Insurance groups facing off against retirement industry stakeholders over issue of lifetime income illustrations.

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  • News
  • November 26, 2018

Amid media scrutiny over sexual harassment claims, Fidelity promotes women to higher positions

Harassment allegations spur increase of female leadership in stock-picking unit

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Tax-smart year-end charitable giving

How to maximize donations under the new tax rules.

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Q&A with Abigail Johnson and Kathleen Murphy of Fidelity Investments

The Fidelity CEO, along with the president of personal investing, discuss record earnings, allegations of sexual misconduct and the challenges facing a changing industry.

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Vanguard cuts investment minimums in escalating price war

The move follows Fidelity's debut of zero-fee index funds and the 40% drop in overall fund fees over the past two decades.

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  • News
  • November 14, 2018

Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower

Two weeks ago, public was told he was leaving top job at HD Vest after less than two years to spend time with family.

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  • October 31, 2018

Bob Oros resigns as HD Vest chief executive

Less than two years after leaving Fidelity to lead the broker-dealer, Mr. Oros is leaving to help tend to a relative