Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
RetireOne, a Fee-Based Annuity Distributor, Is Adding Structured Notes
By Allison BellRetireOne says the Halo deal could help RIAs offer investors an alternative to fixed-income products.
April 22, 2020
Pandemic Amplifies Message of Financial Literacy MonthA Jackson executive says now, more than ever, is the time to focus on financial education and planning.
April 21, 2020
After the Catastrophic 1918 Flu Pandemic, Annuities Did FinePast performance is no guarantee of future results, but the past results were good.
April 21, 2020
Iowa Proposes Best-Interest Rule for BDs, Annuity AgentsIowa Insurance Division's plan is based on model regulation approved earlier this year.
April 21, 2020
NAIC Working Group Approves COVID-19 Flexibility Accounting RulesThe panel says grace periods for COVID-19 victims may have to be longer than the grace periods for big hurricanes.
April 21, 2020
Transamerica Adds a Variable Annuity: Annuity Product UpdateAnother carrier has added features to annuities it sells in California.
April 20, 2020
WisdomTree to Close and Liquidate 10 ETFs: Portfolio ProductsAlso, BNY Mellon launches an end-to-end tech solution for ActiveShares ETFs.
April 20, 2020
Pneumonia Deaths Spike, but 'Flu-Like Illness' Map Starts to Clear: CDCThe total number of deaths still appears to be below the expected number.