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FSP Members Think About Designation Accreditation
By Staff WriterMembers of the Society of Financial Service Professionals seem to like the idea of professional credentials having credentials of their own.The FSP, Newtown Square, Pa., ...
February 07, 2008
SEC Approves Easing Of FINRA Sales Lit Review RulesThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved an effort by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. to simplify reviews of some types of investment ...
February 07, 2008
Wal-Mart To Open 400 In-Store ClinicsA giant retailer is trying to throw its clout into cutting the cost and increasing the convenience of receiving routine medical care.Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, ...
February 06, 2008
Health Discount Firm Signs Hispanic Business AssociationThe Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has agreed to offer CARExpress member programs from National Health Partners Inc.The Michigan Hispanic Chamber, Southfield, Mich., represents 300 ...
February 06, 2008
NRP Expands NetworkNational Retirement Partners Inc. has signed 4 more pension advisory firms.NRP, San Juan Capistrano, Calif., manages a network of retirement plan advisors.New NRP network members ...
February 05, 2008
Distributor Sets Up Rep Support ProgramNational Planning Holdings Inc. says it will expand a program that helps affiliated registered representatives manage their practices.The program, AdvisorPath, will include access to a ...
February 05, 2008
Lockton Opens Arizona OfficeAn insurance brokerage firm is expanding in the Southwest.Lockton Companies L.L.C., Kansas City, Mo., has hired Todd Newton to set up a benefits office in ...
February 05, 2008
Kaiser To Use EHealth TechnologyA managed care company is licensing technology from a Web health insurance broker.Kaiser Permanente, Oakland, Calif., will be licensing use of a Web sales system ...