Annuities
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Dodd-Frank Swaps: Insurers Eye "Substantial Position" Definition
By Allison BellThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission cite insurer comments several times in a draft that would implement part of the swaps provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
December 07, 2010
Should Bush tax cuts be extended?While President George W. Bush is no longer in office, his name has been making headlines lately with the debate over whether to extend the Bush tax cuts.
December 07, 2010
Dodd-Frank Swaps: Insurers Eye "Substantial Position" DefinitionThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission cite insurer comments several times in a draft that would implement part of the swaps provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
December 07, 2010
Ethics awareness: Doing things the SMART wayAs marketers, advisors often view the world through a narrow lens--whether a sales technique is effective. Although that's an important consideration, equally crucial is whether the tactic is ethical.
December 06, 2010
2011 Annuity Market PredictionsWhat does 2011 hold for the annuity market? The fixed annuity industry's stunning victory over SEC Rule 151 this year has broad implications for next year.
December 06, 2010
Peachtree Closes Securitization DealPeachtree Settlement Funding says it has placed $106 million in bonds backed by structured settlements.
December 06, 2010
Peachtree Closes Securitization DealPeachtree Settlement Funding says it has placed $106 million in bonds backed by structured settlements.
December 05, 2010
2011 Annuity Market PredictionsWhat does 2011 hold for the annuity market? The fixed annuity industry's stunning victory over SEC Rule 151 this year has broad implications for next year.