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Report Foresees Changes for Agents and Brokers in Wake of Dodd-Frank
By Staff WriterAgents, brokers, advisors and others in the investment industry value chain will have to undergo a "redefining transformation" of their businesses to compete post-Dodd-Frank, according to a new research report
April 05, 2011
Gen X & Y perfect for financial services -- but don't know itLIMRA focus groups and studies have found that Generation X and Y job seekers aren't interested in a financial services career -- even though the industry offers jobs that match their most valued priorities.
April 05, 2011
Get the best list for your buckThe producer can obtain lists of names from many places these days: public records, the Internet, and, of course, list brokers.
April 05, 2011
Get 'Em While They're YoungLast week, I had the honor of being invited to speak at Mississippi State University's I-Day event, and annual conference the school of insurance and ...
April 05, 2011
CFP Board to Unveil $36 Million Branding Campaign at April 14 WebinarIn an effort to raise awareness about the Certified Financial Planner certification and what it means to the general public, the CFP Board of Standards is introducing a $36 million branding campaign at an April 14 webinar.
April 05, 2011
Senate Votes to Repeal 1099 Reporting RequirementPresident Obama is expected to sign the repeal of the $600 1099 reporting requirement that was part of the healthcare reform law and unpopular with small businesses.
April 04, 2011
Kaiser Study: Raising Medicare Age Would Shift CostsA new study finds that raising the Medicare age under the healthcare reform law to 67 by 2014 would save the federal government an estimated $7.6 billion.
April 04, 2011
Report Decries Mark-to-Market AccountingMark-to-market accounting can limit the ability to make long-term investments and promote pro-cyclical behavior on the part of long-term investors, such as insurance companies, according to new research.