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.
Can Bonds Continue to Outperform?
By Janet LevauxBonds have outperformed stocks by a large margin over the past year because of the financial crisis, and they've also roughly matched stocks over the...
September 01, 2009
Annuity Analytics: How Much to Allocate to Annuities?If a client asked you how much of her retirement nest egg should be allocated to risky stocks versus safe bonds, I presume you'd...
August 27, 2009
BHC Security Broker Income Up SharplySecurities brokerage income for bank holding companies reached almost $6.9 billion in first quarter 2009, up 45% from $4.7 billion in first quarter 2008.
August 27, 2009
BHC Security Broker Income Up SharplySecurities brokerage income for bank holding companies reached almost $6.9 billion in first quarter 2009, up 45% from $4.7 billion in first quarter 2008.
August 26, 2009
Disability insurance: Completing the applicationCompleting the application is one of the most important phases of the sales cycle since so much depends on its accuracy and how thorough the agent was in its completion.
August 07, 2009
Earnings: AIG, Principal, OthersLife and health insurers and distributors that reported second-quarter earnings this week came in with a wide range of results.
August 01, 2009
Annuity Analytics: What Is a Guaranteed Rate Really Worth?The sales pitch sounds too good to be true, and should instantly set off financial alarm bells. Here's how it goes: "Give us your money...
July 29, 2009
Product of the WeekA more streamlined income product with all-in-one flexibility, RetireReady One is designed to improve the advisors' experience with focused options to make it easier to personalize a guaranteed income strategy for clients