State Regulation
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Regulators Draft Language for Hot New Annuities
By Allison BellThe new definitions could start shaping index-linked variable annuity products in April.
August 25, 2022
GOP Fury Over ESG Triggers Backlash With U.S. Pensions at RiskThe move by Florida's governor to ban state pension funds from ESG screening endangers some Americans' retirement savings, investment professionals say. .
August 22, 2022
Regulators Ask for Advice About Indexed Universal Life IllustrationsOne option on an NAIC panel's list is to leave the current rules alone.
August 19, 2022
John Hancock to Pay $26.3M Over Canceled LTCI PoliciesThe life and health insurer reviewed its records and found 156 terminations affected by errors in New York.
August 19, 2022
Morgan Stanley's $10.2M Deal Over Advisor Expenses Heads Back to CourtThe settlement is tied to a class-action complaint that the firm didn't correctly reimburse some 3,000 advisors.
August 18, 2022
Galvin Launches Sweep of Single-Stock ETFsMassachusetts Securities Division's sweep of three broker-dealers focuses on the issuance of single-stock ETFs to retail investors.
August 17, 2022
MassMutual BD Fined $250K, Ex-Broker Barred for FraudRegulators in Massachusetts say MLS Investment Services failed to supervise Charles Evan, who pressured clients into buying unsuitable insurance products.
August 16, 2022
Equitable Holdings Picks Global Atlantic to Reinsure $10B in Group Annuity ValueThe deal is a response to New York state's new variable annuity reserving requirements.