Fixed Income
News and analysis of fixed income markets including the key factors affecting performance such as interest rates, Federal Reserve policy and the state of the economy.
Stand-Alone Living Benefits–Guaranteeing Lifetime Income Without an Annuity
By William H. Byrnes, Robert BloinkA product that can fill a need when clients are wary of annuities.
February 07, 2012
SEC’s Money Market Rule Changes Assailed by Fund CompaniesICIs Paul Schott Stevens warns agency hat trick will jeopardize investors, businesses, governments and the economic recovery.
February 03, 2012
Earnings Results: Aflac, Ameriprise, Assurant Genworth, Principal, SymetraAflac Inc., Columbus, Ga. (NYSE: AFL) reported fourth quarter 2011 revenue of $6.0 billion, a 12.9% rise compared with $5.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2010. Net earnings totaled $546 million, or $1.17 per diluted share, compared with $437 million, or $.92 per share, a year ago.
February 02, 2012
A Lesson in Annuity Riders: GMIB vs. GWBWhen recommending annuities, be sure to evaluate each riders suitability for your clients unique needs.
January 31, 2012
Which indexed annuity GLWB is best?The determining factor ultimately depends on whether the rider performs better now or later.
January 31, 2012
Carriers See Brighter Disability Claims PictureProblems crop up in Australia, but StanCorp finds signs of improvement in the U.S. market.
January 31, 2012
Top 5 International Bond FundsAlpha that comes from an international play, combined with lower risk associated with fixed income, could be the perfect fit. Zacks Investment Research lists the top five international bond mutual funds currently out there.
January 30, 2012
Ezrati, Golub See Flat Investment Year of Risk-On Trades: IMCA 2012Lord Abbetts Milton Ezrati and UBS Jonathan Golub discussed investment strategies for 2012 at the IMCA conference in New York on Monday.