Variable Annuities
Variable annuity news and analysis, including coverage of registered indexed linked annuity (RILA) contracts.
Investment-only VAs vs. guaranteed VAs
By Marlene Y. SatterA new white paper says that unguaranteed investment-only variable annuities can sometimes top guaranteed VAs in wealth accumulation.
August 25, 2014
Revenge of the Variable AnnuityVAs, a much-derided investment product, may be central to the future of retirement.
August 20, 2014
Prudential Plc builds U.S. annuity lead with $12.7 billion salesPrudential Plc, the largest U.K. insurer by market value, extended its lead in U.S. variable annuity sales.
August 20, 2014
Prudential Plc builds U.S. annuity lead with $12.7 billion salesPrudential Plc, the largest U.K. insurer by market value, extended its lead in U.S. variable annuity sales.
July 28, 2014
Variable Annuities a Top Source of Customer Complaints: FINRATwo top officials at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission recently highlighted their concerns regarding annuities.
July 28, 2014
Variable annuities a top source of customer complaints: FINRATwo top officials at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Securities and Exchange Commission recently highlighted their concerns regarding annuities.
July 28, 2014
Private Placement Variable Annuities: The Luxury Retirement Vehicle of the FutureIn most instances, the needs of the ultra-high-net-worth client simply cannot be met through the traditional retirement planning vehicles and strategies.
July 28, 2014
Why ultra HNW clients should consider private placement variable annuitiesThis is the luxury retirement vehicle of the future, well-liked for its investment flexibility and favorable tax treatment.