Annuities
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Houses Passes Financial Package 223-202
By Allison BellMembers of the House today voted 223-202 to approve H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009.
December 09, 2009
FINRA Unveils Variable Insurance Communications DraftThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has drafted an update of the rules that govern FINRA members' communications with the public about variable life and variable annuity products.
December 09, 2009
SEC Offers To Delay 151A ImplementationThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission now plans to provide a full 2-year implementation period for federal regulation of equity-indexed annuities under Rule 151A.
December 09, 2009
SEC Offers To Delay 151A ImplementationThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission now plans to provide a full 2-year implementation period for federal regulation of equity-indexed annuities under Rule 151A.
December 08, 2009
Insurer Markets Stable Value Products To Other FirmsThe investment management unit of New York Life Insurance Company is using its parent's financial strength to introduce a new group annuity product.
December 08, 2009
Hartford: Consumers Less Confident About RetirementNew research shows that consumers are more nervous about retirement costs- but that active efforts to plan relieve some of the anxiety.
December 08, 2009
FINRA Unveils Variable Insurance Communications DraftThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has drafted an update of the rules that govern FINRA members' communications with the public about variable life and variable annuity products.
December 07, 2009
Web Exclusive: Financial AlchemyRon Merolli writes about reasons for rolling 401(k) plan assets into IRAs, and vice versa.