Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Compliance traps: Don't kick the can (part 2)
By Steven McCartyAs I mentioned in last month's column, booby traps have been a part of war for centuries.
January 01, 2010
The real "Deal or No Deal"The popular game show "Deal or No Deal" has the contestant select one box out of 26
January 01, 2010
"Is federal oversight in target-date funds' future?"Target-date funds are just another example of the wonderful "buy and hold" strategy ... or should I say "buy and hope!"
January 01, 2010
What do you think is the biggest challenge facing advisors today?Advisors are facing more regulatory red tape, more industry scrutiny, more individual sales examination and a more
January 01, 2010
2010 fixed indexed annuity source listView the expanded 2010 fixed indexed annuity source list.
January 01, 2010
Broker/Dealer NewsThe Insured Retirement Institute, the variable annuity trade group formerly known as NAVA, praised on December 4 SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro's public call for a...
December 31, 2009
New York legislates life settlementsLISA has announced passage of a New York state law regulating life settlements.
December 31, 2009
Slow and steady wins the raceA down market and a new interest in long-term protection has created opportunities for fixed annuity products. Learn how investor-friendly features such as market value adjustment are driving fixed and variable annuity sales.