Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Why imagination makes you a better advisor
By Adam CufrThe right imagery can turn a skeptic into a believer in minutes.
October 30, 2015
FINRA orders 5 firms to pay restitution to retirement fundsThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has ordered 5 firms to pay more than $18 million in restitution to customers.
October 30, 2015
Top 100 CEO retirement savings equals 41% of U.S. familiesRetirement saving is easier when you're one of these CEOs--though some of their companies have cut retirement benefits for new employees.
October 29, 2015
Sen. Warren slams annuity providers, sellers for ‘conflicts of interest’Warren says companies provide $17 billion in direct or indirect kickbacks to advisors who sell annuities; industry groups question her conclusions.
October 29, 2015
14 worst sales practicesWaiting, not listening and living in your inbox are some of the worst things you can do to sabotage your practice.
October 28, 2015
Warren chides insurers on resort perks in push for broker ruleU.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren wants to restrict brokers from winning vacations, luxury cars and golf outings at the expense of retirees.
October 28, 2015
Sen. Warren Slams Annuity Providers, Sellers for ‘Conflicts of Interest’Warren says companies provide $17 billion in direct or indirect kickbacks to advisors who sell annuities; industry groups question her conclusions.
October 28, 2015
Top 5 client objections to FIAsSee the top client objections to purchasing a fixed indexed annuity.