ETF Assets Inched Up in February: ICI
By Staff WriterMarch 30, 2005 -- The combined assets of the nation's exchange-traded funds (ETFs) edged up to $223.9 billion at the end of February, from $222.9 billion at the end of January, according to data released by the Investment Company Institute (ICI). ETF assets totaled $226.2 billion at the end of...
March 30, 2005
Brokers Should Demand More Than Product From CarriersBrokers Should Demand More Than Product From CarriersbyMany carriers are looking to court the independent broker. They understand that brokers represent an increasing share of ...
March 30, 2005
Fund Mergers Still Ran Strong in 2004March 30, 2005 -- With big name mergers and acquisitions making headlines recently, mutual funds aren't escaping the trend either. In fact, JP Morgan recently...
March 30, 2005
Industry Pans SEC Proposed Disclosure RuleIndustry Pans SEC Proposed Disclosure Rule Information would have to be provided at the "point of sale"By Matt BradyThe American Council of Life Insurers said ...
March 30, 2005
Direct Marketing To Policyholders: A 'Win-Win' For Carrier And BrokerDirect Marketing To Policyholders: A Win-Win For Carrier And Broker There are more orphaned policyholders than most data suggestBy Michael LevisonIt is no secret that ...
March 30, 2005
Establishing Strong Relationships With Advisors In Different ChannelsA successful brokerage operation has to provide individual solutionsby Stephen M. GriceIts no secret that over the past decade, the financial services industry has changed ...
March 30, 2005
Will Insurable Interest Case Be Sea Change Or Mere Ripple?Will Insurable Interest Case Be Sea Change Or Mere Ripple? Estate planning could be altered in many statesby Jim ConnollyWill a Maryland court case turn ...
March 30, 2005
Are You Getting What You Need From Your Brokerage Relationship?By David A. MacchiaIs your brokerage general agency (BGA) providing you with the tools and strategies you need to attract more clients and increase your ...