T Rowe Price Group Inc - TROW STOCK NEWS

T. Rowe Price has appointed Michael Benedetto as the new head of its global Separately Managed Account (SMA) offering, effective January 18, 2023. Benedetto will oversee the strategic direction of the SMA business, which includes various management and asset allocation strategies. With over 20 years of industry experience, he was previously the head of Intermediary Separate Accounts at Neuberger Berman. T. Rowe Price currently offers 16 investment strategies in the SMA vehicle and maintains 37 sponsor placements, including top distributors, highlighting its commitment to growth in this area.

T. Rowe Price Group reported preliminary assets under management of $1.28 trillion as of December 31, 2022. The firm experienced net outflows of $17.1 billion for Q4 2022, totaling $61.7 billion in outflows for the year. Notable client transfers to target date retirement portfolios accounted for $12.4 billion in 2022, affecting the investment vehicle asset distribution. The company continues to focus on providing investment management solutions to individual and institutional investors.

T. Rowe Price partnered with the Baltimore Ravens to honor the 2022 Community Quarterback Award recipients at M&T Bank Stadium on January 1. This initiative recognizes Maryland volunteers for their exceptional community service and leadership. The award, supported by the Ravens Foundation, T. Rowe Price, and the NFL Foundation, highlights individuals committed to improving their neighborhoods. The winners included Kelly Ryan, Alejandra Ivanovich, Laure Ruth, Detective Jahlik Mathis, and Lonnie Walker, showcasing the spirit of community engagement.

T. Rowe Price has issued a statement on the passing of the bipartisan SECURE 2.0 Act, included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023. The Act aims to enhance retirement savings by introducing automatic features, enabling student loan matching contributions, and allowing older workers to save more. Despite these advancements, the legislation did not include provisions for lower costs for 403(b) plan participants. T. Rowe Price, managing $1.34 trillion in assets, expressed gratitude towards Senator Ben Cardin for his leadership in retirement policy.

T. Rowe Price has shared valuable year-end financial planning tips aimed at retirement savers. Key recommendations include seeking financial advice, establishing financial wellness through budgeting, and managing cash flow. The organization emphasizes the importance of not making impulsive investment decisions during a market downturn and suggests that planning ahead and patience are crucial for success. With $1.34 trillion in assets under management, T. Rowe Price continues to focus on delivering investment excellence for individual and institutional investors.

T. Rowe Price Group reported preliminary assets under management of $1.34 trillion as of November 30, 2022, with client transfers totaling $11.7 billion year-to-date. Notably, $0.7 billion was transferred in November alone. The firm highlighted significant inflows into target date retirement trusts, with $8.2 billion transferred year-to-date. The firm continues to focus on diversified investments and risk-aware strategies.

T. Rowe Price (TROW) recently released a study demonstrating that its actively managed funds consistently outperform passive peers over the last 20 years ending September 30, 2022. The findings reveal that TROW funds surpassed comparable passive funds 73% of the time in rolling 10-year periods, compared to 47% for other active managers. The firm's equity funds achieved an average annualized excess return of 1.06%, and fixed income funds demonstrated a 59% success rate. TROW's funds maintain lower expense ratios than most competitors, reinforcing its commitment to effective active management.