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.
Genworth Net Rises 15%
By Staff WriterNU Online News Service, Jan. 21, 2005, 9:21 a.m. ESTA Richmond, Va., insurer has given insurers an early peek at its earnings for the ...
January 12, 2005
Prescription Manufacturers Start Access ProgramNU Online News Service, Jan. 12, 2005, 8:39 a.m. ESTA coalition of 10 major drug companies will be distributing a free discount card aimed ...
January 01, 2005
Mary MettlerMary A. Mettler, CFP 4462 24th Street San Francisco, California 94114 Phone: 415-826-0357 Fax: 415-826-4362 E-mail: [email protected] Year Practice Began: 1992 Number of Advisors in office: 1 Number of clients: 7 Compensation method: Fee-Only Fee...
December 20, 2004
Big Banks Watch Brokerage Fee Income Rise 28%Bank insurance operations did well during the first 3 quarters.[@@]Total bank insurance brokerage fee income increased to $2.6 billion for the first 3 quarters ...
December 13, 2004
Greenwich Report Warns of Greater Regulatory Pressures in EuropeGREENWICH, Conn. (HedgeWorld.com)--A new report from Greenwich Associates Inc. analyzes the uncertain regulatory environment in Europe and the role it has played in decision-making by fixed-income investors. The report suggests that there are two contrary trends afoot. On the one hand, new financial regulations, such as changes in pension accounting...
December 09, 2004
Using The NIMCRUT For Charitable PlanningByInsurance professionals have long been familiar with the myriad uses of life insurance in estate planning, particularly for charitable gifting. Less appreciated is the role ...
November 30, 2004
Affluent Consumers Spend 35% Less On ExtrasNU Online News Service, Nov. 30, 2004, 3:43 p.m. ESTInterest in jewelry, foreign travel and other luxuries fell between the second quarter and the ...
November 17, 2004
10-Pay Has Wide Appeal To BoomersByMany boomers realize that long term care is a big gap in their retirement planning. One of their biggest concerns is: How do you pay ...