Annuities
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Prudential: Many Finance Execs Like Pension Plans
By staff WriterAbout 40% of finance executives at companies that offer defined benefit plans view having the plans as a competitive advantage, according to Prudential Financial Inc.
April 14, 2011
Sun Life Survey: Market Penetration for Variable Annuities Still LowDisappearance of defined contribution plans options means rising need for VAs.
April 13, 2011
IRI: Economy Clouds Boomer Retirement ExpectationsSince the recession started, one-third of boomers have stopped contributing to 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts or other retirement arrangements, according to the Insured Retirement Institute.
April 13, 2011
SEC May Postpone Midsize Advisor Jurisdiction ShiftThe Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a staff request that it delay until the first quarter of 2012 the date by which midsize advisors must transfer to state regulation.
April 13, 2011
GAO: Dozens of Federal Programs Promote Financial LiteracyMore than 20 federal agencies and more than 50 federal programs and initiatives are trying to promote financial literacy, according to officials at the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
April 13, 2011
What's the Score at Halftime? Are Your Clients Ready to Generate 30 Years of Retirement Income?Although the market has made a significant recovery in recent months and interest rates are expected to rise, a low interest environment is typically a difficult time for sales of insurance products.
April 12, 2011
SEC May Postpone Midsize Advisor Jurisdiction ShiftThe Securities and Exchange Commission is considering a staff request that it delay until the first quarter of 2012 the date by which midsize advisors must transfer to state regulation.
April 12, 2011
IRI: Economy Clouds Boomer Retirement ExpectationsSince the recession started, one-third of boomers have stopped contributing to 401(k) plans, individual retirement accounts or other retirement arrangements, according to the Insured Retirement Institute.