Private Equity
Read about how private equity investments offer investors the ability to invest in long-term profitable assets, known often as PE investments.
Minnesota Fines Carrier Over Cross-State Annuity Sales
By Allison BellThe Minnesota Department of Commerce has imposed a $275,000 fine in connection with allegations that an Iowa insurer sold unapproved annuity contracts to its residents.
February 09, 2010
Insurance Investors In Bank Investment GroupSeveral partnerships that have stakes in insurers have applied for permission to acquire voting shares issued by an Iowa bank holding company.
February 01, 2010
Midstream MLPs: Superior ReturnsDuring 2009, the Alerian MLP Index (NYSE: AMZ) delivered a 76% total return. However, it is important to remember that the AMZ fell 37% in 2008....
December 15, 2009
Many Pension Sponsors Mull Cuts: HewittThe number of U.S. companies considering closing or freezing their defined benefit pension plans has almost tripled since 18 months ago, a new survey finds.
November 13, 2009
Conseco Concludes Tender OfferConseco Inc. announced it has completed a tender offer.
October 01, 2009
Venture Populist: The Private Venture TestI am no stranger to the independent RIA universe. In addition to being a former private wealth manager, my professional career has been largely devoted...
September 03, 2009
The Loneliness of the Long-Term Equity InvestorOne of the most ingrained investing precepts is that the longer one's time horizon, the more appropriate equities are as an asset class. But how quickly do the risks in equity investing diminish over time?
August 06, 2009
Golub To Chair AIGAmerican International Group Inc. has picked Harvey Golub to be chairman of the board.