Despite the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic—or possibly because of it—US retirement account balances rose to record levels during the fourth quarter of 2020, as reported by Fidelity Investments. The firm said individual contributions to individual retirement accounts (IRA), as well as 401(k) and 403(b) retirement accounts remained strong during the last three months of the year.
BlackRock on Tuesday added 20 of its top executives to a committee which plays a vital role in shaping strategy for the world's largest asset manager.
Many portfolios ignore securitized credit—one of the largest bond segments. The John Hancock Mortgage-Backed Securities ETF (JHMB) changes that, offering attractive yield and professional access to agency MBS and securitized assets. With yields matching corporate bonds’ and floating-rate opportunities emerging, this $155M strategy (as of September 10, 2025) from Manulife John Hancock Investments represents a compelling entry point into an underrepresented market.