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.
SOX Cuts Clark Profits
By Staff WriterNU Online News Service, July 29, 2004, 5:12 p.m. EDTThe new federal financial reporting rules took a bite out of profits at Clark Inc., ...
July 22, 2004
StanCorp Benefits From Drop In Benefits ClaimsNU Online News Service, July 22, 2004, 6:18 p.m. EDTFavorable employee benefits claims experience and strong claim recovery results helped StanCorp Financial Group Inc., ...
July 21, 2004
Bank Investment Fee Income Rises 7%NU Online News Service, July 21, 2004, 5:22 p.m. EDTU.S. bank holding companies are reporting modest growth in 2003 investment fee income.[@@]The total increased ...
June 15, 2004
Rockwood Adds High-Limit Disability CoverageNU Online News Service, June 15, 2004, 4:22 p.m. EDT -- Rockwood Programs Inc., Wilmington, Del., has introduced a disability insurance program aimed at ...
June 01, 2004
Debunking Myths About ARMsWhile the number of home buyers using adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) has increased to 35% from 14% a year ago, according to the latest figures...
May 19, 2004
Medicare Part B Rates To Skyrocket For SomeNU Online News Service, May 19, 2004, 12:13 p.m. EDT -- Some high-income seniors may have to pay about $3,800 per year for Medicare ...
May 13, 2004
Lower Benefit Costs Help Penn Treaty ProfitsNU Online News Service, May 13, 2004, 4:52 p.m. EDT -- Hedging and improvements in the claim review process helped Penn Treat American Corp., ...
May 05, 2004
Pru Benefits From American Skandia DealNU Online News Service, May 5, 2004, 4:02 p.m. EDT -- The recently completed acquisition of American Skandia contributed to higher first-quarter profits at ...