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On a growth path: RIA and dually registered advisor channels
By Warren S. HerschHeadcount growth in the RIA and dually registered advisor channels will continue to over the next 5 years.
February 13, 2015
S&P 500 fluctuates near record, Euro equities rise on GDP dataThe S&P 500 climbed 0.1 percent to 2,090.18 at 10:10 a.m. in New York, a point below its Dec. 29 closing record.
February 13, 2015
BMO pegs U.S. economic growth in 2015 at 3.1 percentFueling economic growth are reduced oil prices, plus gains in consumer spending, the labor market, new housing starts and business investment.
February 13, 2015
AIG profit plummets 67% on debt repayment, reserve costsNet income fell to $655 million, or 46 cents a share in the fourth quarter, from $1.98 billion or $1.34 a year earlier.
February 12, 2015
Suspects vs. prospectsGot a lead or someone whos just going to waste your time? To be successful, you need to know the difference.
February 12, 2015
7 social media tips for insurance prosWith carriers and agents becoming more fluent in social media, well soon start to see a lot more personality online and thats a good thing.
February 12, 2015
Why the insurance industry should invest in technology — and nowExpect insurance carriers to make a significant investment in new technologies to pay off their technical debt and eliminate outdated legacy systems in the near future.
February 12, 2015
Manulife profit slides 51% as low oil hits North America unitsThe insurer is among financial firms grappling with a world of low interest rates and plunging oil.