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.
Going Global
By Melanie WaddellFour themes that are occurring across the globe have compelled the Ivy Funds to launch a new fixed-income fund, the Global Strategic Income Fund. The...
April 10, 2008
Service helps seniors find benefitsMore than 4.5 million seniors will soon have access to a program that may be able to find them more benefits and resources for which they are eligible. Seniors who are members of Humana's Medicare program have access to the National Council on
April 01, 2008
In the RunningThere were just six SMA Awards given, but there were more than six worthy candidates. Here are this year's semifinalists: Large-Cap--C.S. McKee, LP--Domestic Value Equity Wedgewood Partners,...
April 01, 2008
How the Winners Were ChosenPrima Capital Director of Research Nathan Behan and his team of analysts--Pat Flynn and Rush Harvey, Large Cap; Matt Zimmer, Mid Cap and Fixed Income;...
March 31, 2008
Keep your cool, close with confidenceThe summary trial close is the final step in closing the sale, which I identify as the "element of hurry." It consists of two parts. First, summarize and review the main points of your presentation. List all the features and benefits that they have
March 13, 2008
Wrap Product Guarantees Managed Account IncomeThe Phoenix Companies Inc. is helping an investment manager give wealthy clients a tool for generating retirement income from custom-designed investment accounts.PHL Variable Insurance Company, ...
March 13, 2008
Wrap Product Guarantees Managed Account IncomeThe Phoenix Companies Inc. is helping an investment manager give wealthy clients a tool for generating retirement income from custom-designed investment accounts.PHL Variable Insurance Company, ...
March 07, 2008
Feds Could Lighten Trust Unrelated Income PenaltiesRelief could be on the way for charitable remainder trusts that intentionally or unintentionally earn substantial amounts of unrelated business taxable income.The Internal Revenue Service ...