Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Reduced boomer spending will drive longer downturn
By Staff Writer"If the economy looks like it's going downhill now, just wait," writes Eileen AJ Connelly in today's Associated Press. And it's all because of boomers. "Government...
February 25, 2009
Colombia-Themed ETF Comes to MarketNew York-based Global X Management Company has just introduced the GlobalX/InterBolsa FTSE Colombia ETF (GXG).
February 13, 2009
One in five Americans moving to "safe haven" investmentsNot surprisingly, consumers are taking a "safe haven" route in the current downturn, making the move from stocks and mutual funds to checking accounts, savings...
February 13, 2009
Earnings: Lincoln, Genworth, OthersMore U.S. life insurers, health insurers and insurance distributors took their turn on the hot seat this week.
February 12, 2009
Six standards of client communication in a downturnQ. How do you develop meaningful ways to connect with clients - in good times and in bad? A. Thirty percent of consumers in the U.S....
February 09, 2009
At TD Ameritrade Conference, a Feisty and Surprisingly Upbeat CrowdNo one can say that advisors who custody their clients' assets with TD Ameritrade Institutional don't feel comfortable expressing their feelings--pro and con
February 07, 2009
Earnings: MetLife, Pru, OthersMajor U.S. life and health insurers have published a series of sobering earnings releases this week.
February 03, 2009
Principal Launches Eighth Benefits ContestA Midwestern insurer is looking for for 10 small and midsize employers that are doing a good job sailing their benefits programs through the economic storm.