T Rowe Price Group Inc - TROW STOCK NEWS

T. Rowe Price (TROW), a leader in investment management, released its annual benchmarking report detailing trends in 401(k) plans for 2022. Auto-enrollment adoption reached 85%, supporting higher participation rates of 86% for plans implementing this feature, despite a decline in overall participant-weighted rates from 68% to 66%. The average account balance dropped 18% to $101K, paralleling S&P 500 declines. Employee deferral rates remained stable at 8.4%. Adoption of Roth contributions increased to 87%. Loan usage held below pre-pandemic levels, while hardship withdrawals returned to pre-pandemic averages, though the amount withdrawn fell to $9,006. Despite market volatility, participants largely retained their retirement investments. The report highlights the resilience and adaptability of retirement savers amidst economic challenges.

T. Rowe Price has completed the acquisition of Retiree, Inc., a fintech company specializing in innovative retirement income planning software. This strategic move aims to enhance T. Rowe Price’s retirement income capabilities and offer improved solutions for clients. The acquisition was announced on April 20, 2023, and is expected to allow T. Rowe Price to combine its strengths in retirement planning with the technology and expertise from Retiree, Inc.

According to Phil Korenman, head of Individual Investors, this deal positions the firm to deliver better retirement outcomes for clients. William Meyer, founder of Retiree, Inc., expressed excitement about the resources T. Rowe Price will provide to financial advisors. Financial terms of the acquisition remain undisclosed.

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW) reported $1.34 trillion in preliminary assets under management as of March 31, 2023. This reflects a net outflow of $4.5 billion in March 2023. The firm also noted client transfers from mutual funds to other portfolios amounting to $0.3 billion for March, totaling $1.6 billion for the quarter. Most of these transfers were directed towards target date retirement trusts, which saw $1.3 billion shifted during the quarter, although March transfers were negligible. T. Rowe Price is set to release its Q1 2023 earnings on May 2, 2023.

T. Rowe Price has released its 2022 Community Snapshot, emphasizing its dedication to corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. The report highlights $24.4 million in total contributions to communities, including $500,000 to the United Nations Foundation's Ukraine Humanitarian Fund. T. Rowe Price associates volunteered 28,700 hours globally and provided over $46,000 in pro bono consulting services. The report is timely, coinciding with National Volunteer Month, showcasing the firm's commitment to community involvement and global humanitarian support, especially in light of recent global events.

T. Rowe Price has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Retiree, Inc., a fintech firm specializing in retirement income planning software. This acquisition is expected to strengthen T. Rowe Price's position in the retirement market, enhancing their capabilities in personalized retirement income solutions. Although the terms of the deal were not disclosed, it is set to close in Q2 2023, pending certain conditions. The addition of Retiree, Inc.'s innovative software aims to provide comprehensive retirement strategies and improve financial outcomes for clients.

T. Rowe Price published a report on March 21, 2023, analyzing the reactions of plan sponsors and participants to inflation and market volatility in 2022. The report revealed participants generally maintained their withdrawal and loan behaviors despite market challenges, with a slight increase in hardship withdrawals (up 4% from the 10-year average). Interestingly, the amount of these withdrawals decreased by over 20% compared to 2021. Additionally, participants engaged with digital retirement educational content nearly three times more than in 2021. Key findings indicate that target date investments lead to reduced exchange rates, and those avoiding hardship withdrawals had significantly higher savings.

T. Rowe Price recently released findings from its annual Retirement Savings and Spending study, highlighting a significant gender gap in retirement savings. Women reported a 65% lower median 401(k) balance compared to men. While participation rates in retirement plans are similar (52.5% for men vs 51% for women), factors such as lower income averages, shorter job tenures, and higher debt levels contribute to the disparity. The median annual contribution from women is 43% less than that of men, and confidence in retirement planning is notably lower (22% for women vs 37% for men). The firm emphasizes the role of financial wellness programs in addressing these challenges.

T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ: TROW) reported preliminary assets under management of $1.31 trillion as of February 28, 2023, marking a decrease from $1.35 trillion in January 2023. The company experienced net outflows of $5.9 billion in February 2023, driven by client transfers from mutual funds to target date retirement products totaling $0.2 billion for the month and $1.3 billion for the quarter to date. The firm manages various investment vehicles, including U.S. mutual funds, with equity assets at $379 billion and fixed income at $74 billion.