Fitch Cites Industry Changes In Downgrade of 35 Life Insurers
By Jim ConnollyByWhen Fitch Ratings downgraded 35 insurance companies, or 42% of its 83 life company universe, earlier this month, it said the moves largely reflected ...
September 29, 2002
Industry Battles Senators On Including Split Dollar Under Sarbanes-Oxley ActByWashington Two leaders of a Congressional panel investigating corporate scandals are asking the Securities and Exchange Commission not to grant any exemptions to a recently ...
September 29, 2002
When Funds Get The Urge To MergeByWhen mutual funds act on the urge to merge, make sure their objectives dont diverge, financial advisors are cautioning.A key point in monitoring clients ...
September 29, 2002
Another Contender For 'Safe Money' EmergesAnother Contender For Safe Money EmergesByPrincipal protection mutual funds are emerging as serious contenders for todays "safe money" dollars.Such funds typically guarantee a return of ...
September 29, 2002
Investing In Bond Funds? Follow These Rules Of ThumbInvesting In Bond Funds? Follow These Rules Of ThumbBy Thomas E. NugentThe last time interest rates were as low as they are today, the Beatles ...
September 29, 2002
What It Takes For Agencies To Thrive In The Information AgeWhat It Takes For Agencies To Thrive In The Information AgeSome agencies, to this day, are still deploying antiquated assembly-line approaches from the Industrial Age ...
September 29, 2002
Be Mindful Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act's Effect On Split-Dollar PlansBe Mindful Of The Sarbanes-Oxley Acts Effect On Split-Dollar PlansIf you have sold a split-dollar plan to an employee at a public company, take heed: ...
September 29, 2002
'MMMM' Good, Regulators Say, As VA Benefit Guideline SimmersMMMM Good, Regulators Say, As VA Benefit Guideline SimmersByFour years and numerous drafts later, an actuarial guideline that regulates reserves for guaranteed living benefits in ...