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NAFA Says Nix SEC Rule 151A
By Savita Iyer-Ahrestani, Savita Iyer-AhrestaniThe National Association of Fixed Annuities (NAFA) recently took a firm stand against the Security & Exchange Commission's (SEC) proposed Rule 151A, which would regulate index annuities as securities rather than as insurance products.
August 11, 2008
Barclays Launches 529 Plan With a TwistBarclays Global Investors and Upromise Investments recently launched the iShares 529 Plan, the first 529 plan designed with portfolios that invest exclusively in iShares Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).
August 11, 2008
Vanguard Explorer ReopensThe latest in a number of major mutual funds reopening to new investors, Vanguard announced August 7 that it has made its Vanguard Explorer Fund and Vanguard Health Care Fund available to new shareholder accounts, effective immediately.
August 11, 2008
Matthews to Re-Open Two Regional Asia FundsThe Matthews Asian Funds said it will re-open two of its no-load mutual funds to new investors on September 2.
August 10, 2008
Hooking The Big Fish: What It Takes To Serve High Net Worth ClientsFor many financial representatives, "hooking the big fish" means being able to successfully attract and serve high net worth clients. These are worthy goals, but ...
August 10, 2008
Hooking The Big Fish: What It Takes To Serve High Net Worth ClientsFor many financial representatives, "hooking the big fish" means being able to successfully attract and serve high net worth clients. These are worthy goals, but ...
August 07, 2008
More Auction-Rate Securities WoesIn the latest investigation of the troubled auction-rate securities market, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement announced August 7 a preliminary settlement in principle with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Citi) including proposed charges and a plan that would give individual investors, small businesses, and charities all $7.5 billion...
August 07, 2008
Practice EssentialThe financial advisory industry has changed dramatically over the past two decades. Close examination of the RIA market reveals a vibrant industry with a compounded...