Bond giant files for fund to invest in rates, commodities, currencies.
In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.
Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.
Market proved willing to absorb the offering; 'not a lot of investment-grade stuff' right now
DoubleLine and Jeffrey Gundlach are set to challenge Bill Gross and Pimco in a new area as DoubleLine files for its first enhanced index fund. <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130815/FREE/130819947">Jason Kephart details Gundlach's plans</a>.
Despite strong sales, concerns over due diligence, overconcentration rise.
AIG's decision not to join a suit against the U.S. government is good news for the insurer's brokers, writes Bruce Kelly.
Fund adds a subadviser and its 12th portfolio manager
The central bank has opted for a “seat of the pants” way of handling policy, according to the Doubeline executive.
Strategist says advice industry has head in the sand about rates.
The carnage in the taxable bond closed-end funds is giving advisers another opportunity to invest in a tightly controlled mutual fund co-managed by bond guru Jeffrey Gundlach.
Speculation that the Federal Reserve will begin cutting back asset purchases has investors wary
Advisers should continue adding alts to portfolios, but not at the expense of proper due diligence
Ignoring fundamentals, market takes its cue from concerns about Fed's QE program
Health insurance exchanges are drawing enthusiasm and consternation from advisers. Darla Mercado sorts out the confusion. <i>(Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/healthcare">All you need to know about the new health care laws</a>)</i>
Sooner or later, there is going to be a bloodletting in the bond market and it's up to advisers to make sure their clients don't get caught in the middle of it. Now.
As turmoil in Syria continues to escalate and the specter of U.S. military action remains, advisers are preparing for market volatility and jitters from their clients.
