Annuity Investing
Learn about the latest news and trends in annuity investing for retirement, including tips on the role of annuity income in portfolios
New Retirement Planning: The Benefits of Patience on Annuities
By William H. Byrnes, Robert BloinkCreating a sustainable retirement income stream is more challenging than ever, but a Society of Actuaries study provides some room for hope, if annuity owners can be patient.
February 01, 2013
Top Portfolio Products: Genworth Introduces Turnkey Offering for AdvisorsNew products introduced over the last week include a new suite of four model portfolios from a team-up of Jefferson National and Braver Capital Management and a new fixed indexed annuity from Allianz Life.
January 24, 2013
Low Interest Rates Are Driving Insurers Out of the Bond Market: BlackRockInsurers are likely to move asset allocations as low rates challenge business models and profitability, says BlackRocks global insurance industry outlook.
January 23, 2013
Annuity inflows dipped 6% in 2012The DTCC report shows that annuity inflows dipped to $84.7 billion in 2012, from $90.3 billion in 2011.
January 18, 2013
To Annuitize, or Not to Annuitize: What Sways the Choice?The answer initially appears quite simpleplan design. But it quickly gets complicated from there, an EBRI study shows.
January 17, 2013
Finke Study Warns: 4% Retirement Rule Is Dead, Long Live Annuities"The bottom line is that the current low-yield environment is a retirement income game changer," Finke says.
January 16, 2013
BNY Mellon Boosts Profits 23%: Q4 EarningsClearing fees at Pershing unit rise to $294 million in the period and nearly $1.2 billion for 2012
January 16, 2013
The right fit: How to tailor your annuity solutions for each clientOur expert panel discusses how to customize annuity products for each client, and how to find prospects.