A new Allianz Life distribution program -- one that rewards top indexed-annuity sellers with exclusive products -- is ruffling feathers among agents and marketing groups
Laurence D. Fink, chief executive of BlackRock Inc., stepped up his criticism of some exchange-traded funds such as those provided by Société Générale SA, saying that he doesn't want them to damage the industry
The proposed elimination of the mortgage-interest tax deduction for second homes will smack a number of states. Here's a look at how each state will fare -- and the additional amount homeowners could pay Uncle Sam. | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Avis=CI&Dato=20111025&Kategori=FREE&Lopenr=102509999&Ref=PH>The best-performing housing markets</a>
Recent market volatility is prompting Congress to examine the role ETFs may play in the gyrations. At the same time, ETF vendors are squabbling over the best way to dampen the risks arising from the popular funds.
Market gyrations, low interest rates forces company to scale back; life insurance also nixed here
Barton Biggs, who trimmed bullish bets in September before U.S. stocks posted the biggest monthly gain since 1991, said that though he doesn't want to be fully invested in equities, “it's hard to get really bearish.”
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Sun Life Financial Inc.'s hybrid whole-life and long-term-care product came out just last month, but the insurer is champing at the bit to build market share in a space currently dominated by just a select few.
Falling investment returns, rising costs of necessities has pre-retirees cutting back on prescriptions, skipping doctors' appointments, study finds
B-D failed to supervise adequately ex-rep in Oregon who flogged the investments; some clients in their 80s
A hefty charge ING Groep NV will take on its American variable annuity business appears to be a mixed blessing for investors hoping to snap up shares of the company's insurance unit once it makes its public debut.
MetLife Inc., the largest U.S. life insurer, kept the top spot in variable annuity sales in the third quarter by cutting rates to attract customers looking for a consistent return amid equity market declines.
Volatile equity markets and record low interest rates have led major variable annuity issuers to rein in sales, but a few insurers are drumming up business with products that reflect the “new normal”
John Cole Scott believes that sometimes it would be easier to squeeze blood from a stone than provide his clients with the retirement income they demand from their assets
Fed's low-interest-rate policy making tax-exempt debt very attractive, say portfolio managers; 'renewed confidence'
States, cities face rate cuts as financial pressures mount, credit rater warns; defaults, while rare, could increase
