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INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 21, 2008
Clinton takes swipes at hedge funds

At campaign stops, Sen. Hillary Clinton argued that hedge fund executives shouldn't be immune from certain taxes.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2008
Lincoln launches variable annuity rider

The all-in-one rider provides an income step-up to 200% of the initial guaranteed amount 10 years into the policy.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 21, 2008
Societe Generale's 4Q dives amid scandal

The French bank posted a $4.93 billion loss compared to a $1.7 billion profit in the year-ago period.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 21, 2008
Eaton Vance, Deutsche Borse

Eaton Vance Corp. and Deutsche Borse AG both reported impressive earnings growth in financial reports issued today.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2008
MBIA blasts Ackerman's bond insurer plan

The New York State Insurance Department also reproached the plan, arguing that it would be “bad for the banks.”

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2008
Individuals may now sue 401(k) plans

Today’s Supreme Court decision will impact 50 million workers with $2.7 trillion invested in 401(k) plans.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
Wachovia tops in annuity-sales commissions

The Charlotte, N.C.-based bank collected $483 million in annuity fees, or 0.06% of $782.8 billion in assets.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
NAIC releases laws and practices report

The <a href=/assets/docs/CI39631220.PDF>assessment</a> details areas where reciprocity and uniformity initiatives must improve in U.S. states.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 20, 2008
Friedman Billings Ramsey

FBR booked a net loss of $27.8 million compared with a net loss of $7 million in the year-ago period.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 20, 2008
Report: Buffett slammed for bailout plans

Warren Buffett faced is facing criticism after Moody&#8217;s Investors Service &#8212; in which he is the largest stakeholder &#8212;told bond insurers to accept a bailout.