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.
AXA Equitable Provides Dual-Account Platform
By staff WriterA new variable annuity is offering two distinct investment accounts, one focused on performance and growth and the other on retirement income protection.
December 23, 2009
ETFs Move Out on the Yield CurveBlackRock's iShares has launched two new fixed-income ETFs that will provide a way to allocate portfolio assets to a broad index of longer corporate, U.S. and international bonds.
December 14, 2009
Income Tax Planning with Pooled Income FundsEstate tax reduction, no setup fees and income and capital gains advantages can make this charitable choice a workhorse for some clients.
December 01, 2009
Bonds Top Charts, FRC Data ShowsBoston-based Financial Research Corporation says several bond groups are attracting strong capital flows in the first three quarters of 2009. In terms of the...
November 25, 2009
Phoenix launches two fixed indexed annuity productsThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Index Select and Phoenix Index Select Bonus.
November 24, 2009
Phoenix launches two fixed indexed annuity productsThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Index Select and Phoenix Index Select Bonus.
November 19, 2009
Phoenix IAs Offer 3 GMWB Riders, 5 Index OptionsTwo new indexed annuity products are each offering a choice of three guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders and five indexed account options.
November 19, 2009
Phoenix IAs Offer 3 GMWB Riders, 5 Index OptionsTwo new indexed annuity products are each offering a choice of three guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefit riders and five indexed account options.