Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Traditional Variable Annuities Join the Sales Party
By Allison BellVolume increased less than for most other types of annuities, but it rose 20%.
August 21, 2024
Can't Stand Form 1099-R? Tell the IRSTaxpayers can suggest how to improve the distribution form for retirement accounts and annuities, for instance, by Oct. 21.
August 20, 2024
More Annuity Owners Are Buying Their Contracts From IssuersMany see using the products as a way to provide a death benefit or to pay for long-term care.
August 20, 2024
Morgan Stanley International Chair Missing After Yacht SinkingJonathan Bloomer, 70, has worked in the finance industry for five decades and earler held senior roles at Prudential Plc.
August 19, 2024
JPMorgan Jumps Into 401(k) Annuity MarketThe bank is looking to offer target-date funds with annuitization features, including options from Equitable and Prudential.
August 14, 2024
SEC Slams LPL, Raymond James & 24 Other Firms With $393M in Off-Channel Messaging FinesAmeriprise, Edward Jones and Osaic were also fined for failing to retain messages sent on unauthorized channels, like WhatsApp.
August 14, 2024
SEC Answers a Comment About Tax Talk in Annuity AdsThe agency told a frustrated lawyer that the wisdom he seeks is already expressed in Rule 156.
August 13, 2024
Life and Annuity Illustrations Confuse Clients, Advisor Tells RegulatorsPerformance charts should be more realistic about the impact of bad years, Richard Weber argues.