Poor Data Quality: A $600 Billion Issue
By Ara C. TremblyAn independent software research organization has issued a report concluding that poor data quality is costing U.S. businesses more than $600 billion annually, yet most ...
March 17, 2002
The Benefits Of MembershipByJust how important is membership in a professional trade association?The benefits to the member run the gamut--from advocacy to education and training. But what about ...
March 17, 2002
Big Win For Industry In Stimulus PackageByWashington Life insurance companies won a major legislative victory when Congress passed and President Bush signed an economic stimulus package that retroactively extends the 2001 ...
March 17, 2002
Orman Occasions OutrageTo The Editor: It is an outrage that you would devote an entire page to Suze Orman and that the piece would be anything less ...
March 17, 2002
Equity Index Annuity Sales Hit Another Record Last YearEquity Index Annuity Sales Hit Another Record Last YearByIn 2001, equity index annuity sales hit another record year, according to just-out results from The Advantage ...
March 17, 2002
ZZZZZ Test A Litmus Of Fund SuitabilityPeace Of Mind A Litmus Test Of Fund SuitabilityBy Marcella De SimoneAn advisor who is deciding whether to place a client's money into a certain ...
March 17, 2002
How A Fund Company Sells Term LifeByWith the repeal of the Glass-Stegall Act, mutual fund companies could offer their customer base term life insurance.Practically speaking, however, distribution and a cumbersome fulfillment ...
March 17, 2002
Clarity: The Key To Quality RecruitingByFor the last 20 years I have learned many things, one of which is that when there is a concern or a problem, it is ...