Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Annuity Payout Rates Are on the Move
By David Blanchett | Michael FinkeVariation in MYGA rates has spiked in the past few months, increasing the benefit of shopping around.
May 25, 2022
5 Suggestions for the IRS on Secure Act RMD Regs, From Annuity and Pension ProsThe comment period on the IRS' interpretation of the Secure Act RMD rules has closed. Here's what retirement pros suggested.
May 25, 2022
Higher Interest Rates Reshape the Annuity MarketFor advisors, the hot flavors of the first quarter were "guarantees" and "fund menus."
May 25, 2022
Finseca Brings 626 Advisors to Schmooze WashingtonThe group could have an especially big impact on advisors' more complex clients.
May 25, 2022
SEC Hits Ameriprise Unit for Improper Variable Annuity SwitchingRiverSource wholesalers used color-coded lists to highlight annuity exchange opportunities among Ameriprise clients, the SEC says.
May 24, 2022
5 Worst States for Q1 COVID-19 Death TrendsFor advisors' individual clients, everything depends on life expectancy. The latest numbers are not good.
May 24, 2022
Pension Risk Transfer Pricing for the Smaller PlanDefined-benefit plan obligations can be a concern for Main Street employers, too.
May 24, 2022
House Panel to Hold Hearing on Remote Notarization BillH.R. 3962 could help advisors, and their distant competitors, complete paper-free transactions.