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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) Participants Calm Through Trump 2017 Craziness
Trump bump, good investing behavior or better 401(k) technology/product innovation? Whatever the reason (or possibly all three), Americans…
Are Younger 401(k) Participants Finally ‘Growing Up?’
Smart phones versus flip, Nirvana versus Taylor Swift. ICI and EBRI recently drew on 20 years of data…
Great News About 401(k) Participation Rates!
Retirement Plan Participation Rates show most workers join employer plans, with age and income boosting enrollment.
Why Americans Trust in Their 401(k) Plans
401(k) plans help millions save with tax advantages, payroll deduction, and investment choices for long-term retirement security.
Wow! 401k Plan Assets Hit $5 Trillion
The Cubs win the World Series in 2016, 401k assets hit $5 trillion in 2017. We’re on something…
IRAs Work—Americans Should Use Them
IRA rollover market continues to expand as most traditional IRAs open with rollovers while Roth IRAs thrive on steady contributions.
401(k)s Work—These Numbers Prove It
What retirement crisis? Most Americans are achieving a respectable income replacement rate in retirement through a combination of sources.
401(k) Assets Inch Closer to Major Milestone
A bull market and a greater awareness of the need for solid retirement savings combined to push total…
401(k) Participants Stayed the Course in a Rocky Year
401(k) savings trends stayed strong in 2016, with most participants continuing contributions despite political and economic turmoil.
ICI Supports State 401(k) Rule Rollback
ICI likes what it sees in two Congressional resolutions introduced last week to block the advancement of state-run 401ks and similar retirement plans.