Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
No one connected dots as Platinum reported Madoff-like returns
By Zeke FauxU.S. authorities had plenty of reasons to suspect something might have been fishy about the hedge fund Platinum Partners.
January 04, 2017
Americans are putting billions more than usual in their 401(k)sWorkers put 6.8 percent of their salaries into 401(k) and profit-sharing plans last year, up from 6.2 percent in 2010.
January 04, 2017
Ex Iowa insurance commissioner lands at FBL FinancialNick Gerhart, formerly Iowa's insurance commissioner, will become chief administrative officer at FBL Financial Group.
January 04, 2017
The big problem with 401(k)s we refuse to solveWhen you use one of those online calculators to estimate your expected income in retirement, it can sure seem like the 401(k) was a tragic mistake.
January 03, 2017
DOL tries to clarify QDIA regs on annuities in TDFsDOL letter responds to TIAA inquiry, offers guidance on how TDFs with annuities can comply with QDIA protocol.
January 03, 2017
DOL tries to clarify QDIA regs on annuities in TDFsDOL letter responds to TIAA inquiry, offers guidance on how TDFs with annuities can comply with QDIA protocol.
January 03, 2017
SEC ups disclosure requirements for advisor social media accountsBeginning Oct. 1, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission will raise the social-media regulatory stakes for investment advisors.
January 02, 2017
Spotlighting American retirement readinessHeres to a 2017 filled with client education, advisor appreciation and business generation.