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Keep an eye on SB 1372
By Daniel WilliamsWhile most of us in the industry have kept our eye firmly on SEC 151A, Sheryl J. Moore, president and CEO of Lifespecs.com and AnnuitySpecs.com, says we should be keeping an eye on Florida Senate Bill 1372 as well. [Editor's note: Moore sent
March 25, 2009
Putnam To Get Services From AffiliatePutnam Investments will be getting private-label retirement plan recordkeeping and administrative services from FASCore L.L.C.
March 25, 2009
House Panel Revisits Advice RulesSome House Democrats want to rewrite a Bush administration rule that would permit advisors who sell 401(k) plans to give plan participants investment advice.
March 25, 2009
Fidelity Updates Retiree Health ForecastA 65-year-old couple retiring in 2008 may need about $240,000 to cover medical costs in retirement.
March 25, 2009
AIG competitors complain about unfair advantageAIG, which has been the subject of much public rage surrounding executive bonuses, is inciting ire from competitors, as well. The Wall Street Journal reports the insurance giant's competitors claim the federal bailout AIG received last year
March 25, 2009
House Panel Revisits Advice RulesSome House Democrats want to rewrite a Bush administration rule that would permit advisors who sell 401(k) plans to give plan participants investment advice.
March 24, 2009
MetLife Adds Pension SupportA large financial services company is trying to increase registered representatives' ability to sell retirement plans and pension plans to small and midsize employers.
March 24, 2009
Putnam To Get Services From AffiliatePutnam Investments will be getting private-label retirement plan recordkeeping and administrative services from FASCore L.L.C.