Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
The Fed's Role in Community Development
By Melanie WaddellThe Federal Reserve Board and community development financial institutions (CDFIs) have a shared goal: to increase economic opportunity for low-income individuals. That was the message...
December 01, 2006
Research RoundtableMr. Market, wont to wearing his heart on his sleeve, reacts, reflects -- and anticipates. Marching always to its own drummer, the market in 2007...
November 30, 2006
Low profile, high upsideSome advisors crave the spotlight that comes with having a stable of wealthy, powerful and famous A-list clients. Others such as certified financial planner Nancy L. Jones are content to toil in relative anonymity, serving everyday folks of more
November 21, 2006
Managed Care Company Forms UnitCIGNA HealthCare has set up an individual and small business markets segment.CIGNA HealthCare, Bloomfield, Conn., a unit of CIGNA Corp., Philadelphia, has hired William Roth ...
November 18, 2006
Insurer Adds VA Income And Death Benefit GuaranteesA unit of Ohio National Mutual Holdings Inc. has introduced 3 variable annuity riders.Ohio National Financial Services, Cincinnati, is selling the Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit ...
November 17, 2006
Insurer Adds VA Income And Death Benefit GuaranteesA unit of Ohio National Mutual Holdings Inc. has introduced 3 variable annuity riders.Ohio National Financial Services, Cincinnati, is selling the Guaranteed Minimum Income Benefit ...
November 17, 2006
World Won't Sniffle If U.S. SneezesInternational equities have outpaced U.S. stocks over the past four years. And barring some year-end meltdown, the trend looks set to continue in 2006. This...
November 15, 2006
Pension Law Helps PBGC ResultsA change in federal treatment of airline pension plans boosted the performance of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. in fiscal year 2006.The PBGC, the federal ...