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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.
Consistency is Key to Big-Time 401(k) Plan Payout
Consistent 401(k) contributions can more than double account balances, proving steady saving is key to long-term retirement growth.
November 6, 2018
Where Are We With Total 401(k) Assets?
Not that we’re watching too closely, but like 401k plans themselves, it’s good to benchmark overall assets from…
October 3, 2018
How Do Roth Versus Traditional IRA Savers Compare?
IRAs were a good idea—that’s the obvious but important finding from two new reports released by the Investment…
September 19, 2018
Younger 401(k) Plan Participants Driving Target Date Fund Adoption
Youth is wasted on the young, but not in target date funds. A joint study from the Investment…
September 10, 2018
ICI Introduces 401(k) Focused FactsOnRetirement.org
Retirement Resources made simple—access expert insights, research, and tips on retirement savings at FactsOnRetirement.org today.
September 5, 2018
Recordkeeper Data Show 401(k) Defined Contribution Dedication
DC plan contributions stayed strong in early 2018, with most participants continuing to save and invest despite market fluctuations.
August 28, 2018
401(k) Participants Have a Severe Fund Fee Focus
Well this is surprising. The frantic focus on fees appears to be paying off, with the “vast majority”…
August 15, 2018
Low Fee Fight: Average Expense Ratios Continue Their Decline
Individual retirement accounts represent the largest share of assets in the United States retirement market, with assets totaling $9.2…
August 9, 2018
A ‘Radical’ 401k Proposal that Could Harm Millions
Call it a case of mistaking “owning assets” with simply managing them for retirement savers, something a new…
July 11, 2018
What Happened to Retirement Assets in the First Quarter?
Once again, we know we’re not supposed to watch these numbers too closely, but we just can’t seem…
June 22, 2018