Moody's Investors Service late yesterday downgraded John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA)'s insurance financial strength ratings, citing problems in the carrier's long-term-care insurance business.
The wealthiest investors in the U.S. put less of their holdings into structured products than the less affluent, according to a study commissioned by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
Solid results from the fixed income markets in 3Q mask the fact that it was yet another roller coaster quarter within another volatile year
A one-two punch of tougher annuity regulations and low interest rates will continue to force insurers to rethink their fixed-annuity operations — and push some out of the market altogether — experts predict
Over the last six months, The Charles Schwab Corp. has seen flows from individual investors in exchange-traded funds surpass flows from registered investment advisers, marking the first time ever this has happened.
After seeing their retirement savings devastated by the financial crisis, Americans may be more open to annuities as a way to ensure an income stream and protect against market downturns, according to an insurance industry leader.
<i>The following is an edited transcript of the webcast “Options strategies advisers can use now,” held July 20 in New York. It was moderated by deputy editor Evan Cooper and senior editor Dan Jamieson. </i>
Buddy Donahue -- the 'driving force' behind the SEC proposal on fund fees -- is leaving the agency. The upshot? The final rule may look a whole lot different than the current model.
The SEC's announcement last week that its top official overseeing the mutual fund industry will leave in November caught many by surprise.
Invesco Ltd., the Atlanta-based investment management company, has been sued by a Boston-based trust claiming infringement of its trademarks for exchange- traded funds.
Tougher regulation in the 401(k) marketplace is driving “401(k) dabblers” out of the plan advisory business, according to an industry executive.
Fund manager Brent Lynn finding gems in the U.S. and Europe; emerging markets no longer a secret
This week may be the most important of the year for the markets
Hedge fund managers are having a hard time making a buck this year, unless they get a boost from a whole lot of market beta
Adam Bold, chief investment officer of The Mutual Fund Store, thinks that all the talk about exchange-traded funds is just hype
Some providers of target date options in defined-contribution plans are adding alternative investments ranging from commodities and Treasury inflation-protected securities to real estate investment trusts and master limited partnerships
Financial advisers whose clients are calling and saying, “Hey, I see that rates have fallen 1% below my current rate; shouldn't I refinance?” may have to remind them that though a 1% drop is considered enough reason to refinance, the homeowner still has to pay closing costs, and if they are planning to move soon, they may leave the home before they reach the break-even point
Earnings reports for life insurers reveal a possible threat to future profitability: old books of universal life business.
CIO Jason Huntley most concerned about rise in dollar, falloff in China
The Standard & Poor's 500 Index may rally as much as 16 percent in the next six months because yesterday's election will stymie legislative initiatives in Congress, billionaire investor Kenneth Fisher said.
