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CDs at the Federal Reserve? They're coming, says Ben Bernanke
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 24, 2010
CDs at the Federal Reserve? They're coming, says Ben Bernanke

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke began Wednesday to outline the central bank's strategy for reeling in stimulus money once the U.S. economic recovery is more firmly rooted.

By Associated Press
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 24, 2010
Bernanke voices economic concerns as he's sworn in

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke expressed concerns Wednesday about the economic recovery during a ceremonial swearing-in for another four-year term.

By Associated Press
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 24, 2010
Bessemer displaying nerves of steel

The Great Recession may have left many wealthy families market-shy, but Bessemer Trust, the largest family office, is acting aggressively on behalf of clients.

By Hilary Johnson
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 24, 2010
Banks get a boost from annuities, with Wells Fargo leading the way

Fee income from annuity sales climbed at bank holding companies during the first three quarters of 2009, according to data from Michael White Associates LLC.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2010
In a first, influential legislator looks to preserve secondary market for death benefits

Kentucky state rep – and head of national group of legislators – introduces bill that would preserve right to resell benefits

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 23, 2010
So which way is the stock market headed? Experts offer little help

Up? Down? Flat? Rarely have economists and analysts so disagreed over the future of the stock market.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RIAS FEB 23, 2010
From the Fiduciary: SEC Advisory Committee pressing to define fiduciary duty

By Mark Bruno
NEWS RIAS FEB 23, 2010
J.D. Power expands broker study to include independents

Adviser satisfaction with independent broker-dealers will be ranked separately for the first time by J.D. Power and Associates, the company said today, as it launched its annual survey of adviser satisfaction with their brokerage firms.

By Evan Cooper
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 23, 2010
Put teeth into pay-for-performance

Many corporate executives uphold a fiduciary management standard, putting shareholders and their employees — and the long-term health of the company itself — ahead of their own interests.

By Jim Pavia
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2010
Nationwide to pay $2.1M in variable annuity settlement

Nationwide Life Insurance Co. has reached a $2.1 million settlement with five state insurance regulators over nine-year-old claims involving allegedly unsuitable variable annuity sales. The five states are California, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 23, 2010
Nearly half of Wall Streeters to get bigger bonuses

Nearly every Wall Street worker is getting a bonus this year — despite public outrage over banker compensation.

By Lisa Shidler
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 23, 2010
Rob Arnott: Was it really a lost decade?

Overconfidence gets human beings into big trouble. Fueled by new developments in science and ready access to current and past knowledge and theory, old cautionary rules are thrown out the window at considerable peril.

By Rob Arnott, chairman of Research Affiliates
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2010
Crandall promoted to CEO at MassMutual

Roger W. Crandall was named CEO of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, effective Jan. 1, confirmed MassMutual spokesman Mark Cybulski.

By Timothy Inklebarger
MassMutual shuts down its retirement income unit
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2010
MassMutual shuts down its retirement income unit

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2010
MassMutual's field force hits milestone

MassMutual on Wednesday announced that its field force has grown to more than 5,000 representatives, a record level for the 158-year-old insurer.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 23, 2010
MassMutual sues alleged Ponzi schemer over life insurance

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. has taken alleged Ponzi schemer Scott Rothstein to court in an attempt to rescind a $15 million life insurance policy.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 23, 2010
Feds tweak data to keep inflation low, hurting seniors and investors, critics say

The government is manipulating the Consumer Price Index in an attempt to keep inflation low and save money, and that has major implications for retirees and some investors, several statisticians who analyze government data say.

By Dan Jamieson
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 23, 2010
Allianz to arm brokers with answers to clients' retirement income questions

Allianz Global Investors is planning to roll out a series of tools and educational materials over the next year to help its top wirehouse and independent broker-dealer clients train advisers in talking to clients about retirement income.

By Jessica Toonkel Marquez
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 22, 2010
Jimmy Tighe jumping from Morgan Stanley to Merrill Lynch

One of Charles Johnston's top lieutenants at the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is racing to the door to join Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 22, 2010
Judge puts SEC on defensive over Bank of America deal

A judge has put a Securities and Exchange Commission lawyer on the defensive over a settlement resolving civil charges that accused Bank of America of misleading investors when it acquired Merrill Lynch.

By Associated Press