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Investment Company Institute (ICI)
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The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is a leading global association representing regulated investment funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. Based in Washington, D.C., ICI advocates for fund shareholders, promotes industry best practices, and engages with policymakers on financial regulation. It also conducts research and provides education on investment trends and fund economics.
401(k) Account Balances Continue to Climb
Rebounding markets from a tough fourth quarter in 2018 meant total U.S. retirement assets hit $29.1 trillion in…
How Many Investment Options Are in the Typical (Large) 401(k) Plan?
Is it a diverse range of offerings or too many choices? An updated study from BrightScope and the…
‘Almost All’ 401(k) Participants Kept Contributing in 2018
It’s not surprising, but nonetheless heartening, especially given fourth-quarter volatility and the uncertainty it caused. Almost all 401(k)…
(Hallelujah!) Investors ‘Carefully Consider’ Fees, Expenses in Mutual Fund Selection
Is the knock-down, drag-out industry fight over fees finally getting through to the masses? It appears so, according to ICI.
DC Assets Took Hit in Fourth Quarter Rout
U.S. retirement assets 2018 fell 7.4% in Q4, dropping to $27.1 trillion as market volatility hit 401(k), IRA, and DC plans.
401(k) Target Date Fund Fees Fall
The news comes as part of a larger examination of expense ratios overall, with average equity, hybrid, and bond mutual funds trending downward for decades.
ICI Defends 401(k) in Wake of Zweig Attack
ICI's Schott Stevens is taking up the 401(k) industry flag in responding to Jason Zweig’s attack on the retirement savings vehicle earlier this month.
Serenity Now! How 401(k) Plan Participants Behaved in 2018
Participants get it, and should give themselves (or their 401(k) advisors) a pat on the back.x They stayed…
Americans Very Confident in 401(k) Plans – and Say ‘Hands Off’ to Feds
Explore 401(k) retirement savings confidence as most Americans value control, tax perks, and oppose federal changes.
401(k) Assets Make Big Jump (But Will It Hold?)
After all the recent market craziness, will 401(k) assets continue their climb? Total U.S. retirement assets were $29.2…