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.
Boomers Say Fixed Income to Be Main Retirement Fund, IRI Study Finds
By Marlene Y. SatterA study released by the Insured Retirement Institute (IRI) showed that boomers more than five years away from retirement were focused primarily on the need to live within a fixed income.
August 10, 2010
BHC Insurance Income Rises 10%Bank holding company insurance brokerage fee income jumped to $3.3 billion in the first quarter, up about 10% from $3 billion in the first quarter of 2009.
August 09, 2010
EBSA Schedules Lifetime Income HearingThe long-term viability of lifetime income guarantees may be on the agenda at an upcoming Employee Benefits Security Administration hearing on retirement plan income options.
August 09, 2010
An Annuity:What No Well-Heeled Client Can Do WithoutTell affluent client prospects about why an annuity is critical to a balanced portfolio for achieving financial planning objectives and their eyes are likely to roll.
August 08, 2010
An Annuity:What No Well-Heeled Client Can Do WithoutTell affluent client prospects about why an annuity is critical to a balanced portfolio for achieving financial planning objectives and their eyes are likely to roll.
August 06, 2010
Allianz SE Loses Profits, as PIMCO Helps Unit Double EarningsThe European insurer's North American life insurance unit says premiums were "ahead of expectations."
August 05, 2010
Schwab Launches Three Fixed Income ETFsNew bond ETFs from Schwab have low operating expenses and no online trading commissions for Schwab clients
August 03, 2010
Income, Spending Flat in June as Pending Home Sales, Factory Orders FellBullish economic news was not to be found on August 3 as personal income and spending were reported flat in June while wages paid fell. Pending home sales declined, and factory orders fell for the second month in a row.