Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
5 Reasons Genworth's Would-Be Buyer Could Still Close the Deal
By Allison BellChina wants to curb crazy dealmaking and get help with handling a rapidly aging population.
August 24, 2017
Ameriprise Recruits 3 Advisors With $265M AUMAmeriprise nabbed two advisors from MSI Financial Services and one from Hilliard Lyons.
August 24, 2017
Fiduciary Rule Is Squashing Annuity Surrender ChargesThe new fiduciary rule has had a big impact on the market for financial products and some buyers of annuity products may benefit.
August 24, 2017
12 Key Factors for Blended Families in IRAs, Qualified Retirement PlansSometimes, you get Ozzie and Harriet. Other times, you get the Brady Bunch.
August 24, 2017
Cetera Expands Retirement Plan Solutions Team in Response to DOL Rule: RecruitingHighTower adds a $260M team, and Janney branches out into Tennessee.
August 23, 2017
U.S. Is Said to Weigh New Venezuela Sanctions That May Hit BondsSome say a ban on trading bonds issued by Venezuela's state oil company could hurt U.S. financial institutions.
August 23, 2017
11 Sales Pitches That Kill SalesHere are some common approaches that could turn "maybe" into "get lost."
August 23, 2017
Annuity Sales May Be Starting to Firm Up: WinkNon-variable product volume fell again in the second quarter, but more gently than in the first quarter.