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By Richard HoeWhen there is panic in the streets over investment angst, it's because the people who are crazy upset are being emotional.
September 06, 2011
Nothing changes: History repeats, again!Suppose I told you there was a company with 16,000 stores, focused obsessively on low prices, that caused great unhappiness among many who longed to return to a simpler time, a time when mom-and-pop stores dotted downtowns across the United States.
September 01, 2011
California: Insurers Show off Their Good WorksThe California Department of Insurance is reporting that 199 of the 203 large insurers operating in the state have filed community investment reports.
September 01, 2011
Understanding Client CultureBy methodically examining communications preferences, values, decision-making processes and management style, advisors can raise their level of service to clients.
August 31, 2011
California: Insurers Show off Their Good WorksThe California Department of Insurance is reporting that 199 of the 203 large insurers operating in the state have filed community investment reports.
August 31, 2011
Plan Sponsors: Don't Breach Fiduciary Duty in Excluding TPA's Proprietary FundsA white paper sponsored by Great-West argues in favor of including funds from a retirement plan's TPA affiliates; no conflict of interest
August 30, 2011
IASB Asks Where Insurers Fit in Investment Entity ProjectThe International Accounting Standards Board is seeking comments on how it should handle insurers, and investment-linked insurance funds, in a revision of investment entity accounting rules.
August 29, 2011
IASB Asks Where Insurers Fit in Investment Entity ProjectThe International Accounting Standards Board is seeking comments on how it should handle insurers, and investment-linked insurance funds, in a revision of investment entity accounting rules.