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NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 05, 2008
Shakeup for Sun Life's execs, groups

Sun Life Financial's U.S. division announced the creation of a new group and a change in leadership.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 04, 2008
Advisers, brokers antsy, survey shows

The number of advisers and brokers considering switching firms was on the rise last year.

By Bloomberg
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 04, 2008
Janus rebound in works

While more money flowed into Janus Capital Group's mutual funds in 2007 than out - an occurrence not seen since 2000 - advisers are skeptical about whether the once-troubled fund company has regained its footing completely.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 04, 2008
VAs can boost retirement returns, study finds

Variable annuities with guaranteed-minimum-withdrawal benefits allow investors to reduce risk and increase retirement income, according to a recent study.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 04, 2008
Clients' No. 1 concern is retirement, notes study

Saving a sufficient amount of money for retirement was the top concern of clients in a recent survey of accountants who provided financial planning services.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 04, 2008
Younger millionaires drawn to alternative investments

The rich are different from you and me, according to F. Scott Fitzgerald.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 04, 2008
Gazing at the new-product horizon

The forces that drove the retirement marketplace in 2007 — the automatic enrollment and default option provisions of the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the aging baby boomers and a focus on the rollover market — will continue to shape product launches this year.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 04, 2008
Finance sector fuels January layoffs

In January, 74,986 American workers were laid off, an increase of 69% from December’s total of 44,416.

By Bloomberg
NEWS BROKER DEALERS FEB 04, 2008
RJ eyed as takeover target, report says

Raymond James' asset-management unit and its bank could be worth close to $4 billion, according to Barrons.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 04, 2008
Moody's sanguine about life insurance

Strong earnings and sound investment portfolios will keep the life insurance industry stable this year, according to Moody’s Investors Service.

By Bloomberg
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 04, 2008
Mr. Wirehouse CEO, tear down your wall

By MFXFeeder
NEWS WIREHOUSES FEB 04, 2008
The ups and downs of going independent

If Charles Massimo had it to do all over again, he still would choose to leave Smith Barney and become an independent broker.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 04, 2008
Ameriprise earnings jump on popularity of proprietary funds

Despite a tough stock market and a $3 million bond write-off, Ameriprise Financial Inc. managed to increase its earnings substantially last quarter — thanks in part to sales of proprietary products.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2008
Task force formed to simplify 529s

Operational complexity was identified as the second-leading factor holding back the growth of 529 plans.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2008
Financial sector holds own amid job cuts

U.S. employers cut 17,000 jobs in January, according to a report released by the Department of Labor.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2008
Senate stimulus plan hits roadblock

Democrat leaders hope to add changes the House’s $146 billion version, but acknowledged they do not have 60 votes necessary to do so.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2008
Factory sector expands in January

The factory sector grew in January, marking the 75th straight month of expansion according to the latest ISM report.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 01, 2008
Nymex boasts record fourth quarter

Net income for the New York Mercantile Exchange increased 50% to a record $63.5 million in the last quarter.

By Bloomberg
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 31, 2008
ACLI names Szostek director

The American Council of Life Insurers has added James Szostek as the director of pensions in the taxes and retirement security department.

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 31, 2008
NFP Securities chief abruptly quits

The firm’s parent company, National Financial Partners, will replace Jeff Montgomery from within.

By Bloomberg