Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Phoenix launches indexed annuity product series with "Look Back" indexed accounts
By Staff WriterThe Phoenix Companies, Inc., Hartford, Conn., has introduced Phoenix Reflections Bonus 10, Phoenix Reflections 10, and Phoenix Reflections 7.
March 14, 2010
How Supplemental Disability Insurance Can Protect High-Income WorkersRecent economic events have made employees more aware than ever of their financial vulnerability.
March 12, 2010
House Committee To Hold HearingThe House Financial Services Committee's capital markets subcommittee plans to hold a hearing on insurance holding company supervision at 10 a.m. March 18.
March 12, 2010
Janet Yellen Possible Fed Vice Chair ChoiceSan Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Janet Yellen is reported to be President Obama's top candidate for Vice Chairman of the Federal Reserve.
March 11, 2010
Actively Managed Global Fund Alternative to IndexesAs wealth managers seek to diversify clients' portfolios with allocations abroad, fund companies are adding vehicles that may provide easy access to non-U.S. markets.
March 03, 2010
The best investor of all time?In Money (actually the Money Investor's Guide 2010's Professional User's Guide, which comes free to FPA members with added information), there is information from The Elements of Investing by Burton C. Malkiel and Charles D. Ellis (Wiley, 2010).
March 02, 2010
Home Values Of Seniors May Be On Rebound: StudyAverage home values for older Americans appear to have halted their slide after remaining flat or falling for 7 straight quarters, according to Golden Gateway Financial.
March 01, 2010
Economic BriefsSure, equities have had a nice run. But it may not be time to trim, yet.