Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
What you need to know about bankruptcy protection for IRAs
By Russell E. Towers, J.D., CLU, ChFCThe rules governing bankruptcy protection for IRAs differ depending on whether they are traditional or inherited accounts.
July 19, 2016
FINRA fines Prudential Financial VA unitA variable annuities distribution unit of Prudential Financial has been fined $950,000 by the U.S. Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
July 19, 2016
Women, minorities, millennials face unique retirement savings challengesRetirement saving is more difficult for women and minorities, a white paper says, and often for reasons beyond their control.
July 19, 2016
Is this what you had in mind for retirement?The realities of retirement are different from what pre-retirees expect, an HSBC Group survey found.
July 19, 2016
Your one-page plan for winning dream clientsUse this plan to move prospects from your dream list to your client list.
July 18, 2016
NARAB board taking shapeThree more people have been nominated by President Barack Obama to be members of the board of the National Association of Registered Agents and Brokers (NARAB II), including NAIC President John M. Huff.
July 18, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule: Disruption or opportunity?MyVest's CEO discusses 5 ways firms can embrace the DOL rule to become more client-centric.
July 18, 2016
6 key facts that can help advisors capture a piece of the substantial mass-affluent marketThe mass-affluent consumer represents an underserved market worth a second look as they can be a lucrative market for retirement advisors.