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Dodd-Frank: SEC Drafts Family Office Definition
By Warren S. HerschThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed a rule that could affect which family offices continue to be exempt from SEC investment advisor registration requirements.
October 12, 2010
STOA: Commenters Aim to Polish Model BulletinA proposed stranger-originated annuity model bulletin has been getting generally favorable reviews from commenters.
October 12, 2010
All work and no play, boomers sayBoomers born between years 1946 and 1965 or "early boomers" are changing the American concept of retirement by continuing to work out of financial necessity and putting off the start of a leisure-filled life.
October 12, 2010
The one-two punch: Annuity cross-sellingLike a chess player who's always thinking several moves ahead or a boxer who's ready with a one-two punch combination, savvy advisors know it pays to be alert to suitable cross-selling opportunities involving annuities.
October 12, 2010
Long-Term Caregivers Lose Money, Opportunities: Genworth StudyAnyone who's been a caregiver for someone in need of long-term care already knows this is true, but a new study confirms it: caregivers suffer from stress, lose job opportunities and may have more disputes with other family members.
October 12, 2010
Use of Adult Day Services Centers Are on the RiseThe number of adult day services centers has increased 35% in the United States since 2002, a report from the MetLife Mature Market Institute reported Tuesday.
October 11, 2010
PPACA: EBSA Tries to Ease Employer FearsThe Employee Benefits Security Administration has come down on the side of health plan sponsors in several newly posted answers to questions about the Affordable Care Act.
October 11, 2010
PBM: We Can Predict Who Will Stop Taking MedicineExpress Scripts Inc. says it now can identify health plan members who need extra help with taking prescribed medications.