Annuities
Annuity news and analysis, including coverage of annuity market regulatory, compliance and legislative issues.
Why the Annuity Industry Needs a Fiduciary Standard
By David LauEliminating the systemic problems caused by commissions will unlock vast new pools of assets and attract new users.
December 12, 2023
BD, Insurer Groups Blast Fiduciary Plan at DOL HearingLabor's rule "is overly broad, unnecessary, and inconsistent with existing federal regulations," says a SIFMA lawyer.
December 12, 2023
DOL's Gomez Lays Out Fiduciary Rule's Chief GoalsDOL's two-day public hearing on its new fiduciary plan kicked off Tuesday, with more than 40 groups set to testify.
December 12, 2023
Harnessing AI in AnnuitiesIf ChatGPT can write a joke, it can help you explain an annuity.
December 08, 2023
RGA Forms a $2.5B SidecarRuby Re will help the reinsurer make more investment-sensitive deals, the company president said.
December 07, 2023
SEC Investor Advocate: RILAs Are Hard for Consumers to Understand"We rarely have examined a more complex retail investment product," Cristina Begoña Martin said.
December 07, 2023
Quiz: Do You Know the RMD Rules for 2023?The Secure acts brought big changes to retirement account distributions. Can you help clients cut through the confusion?
December 07, 2023
10 Questions People Ask Google About Annuities: 2023Your prospects might be turning their secret thoughts into search queries.