Annuities have benefited from favorable economic conditions and the Federal Reserve not cutting interest rates this year, says Limra head of research.
New application aims to revolutionize ETF investing.
Uncle Sam is sitting on a mountain of debt and needs to find revenue wherever it can.
"If the salesperson doesn't have a license, my advice is simple: hang onto your wallet," one former state regulator says.
Institutional investors are on board, while individual investors are catching up slowly.
Silver lining is that limiting access to tax-exempt bonds boosts the value of existing muni debt, says strategist.
Regulator yet to confirm but asset managers acknowledge latest crypto milestone.
With several key factors influencing a complex product, it's essential advisors are well versed on its portfolio positioning.
"With a big name like Blackstone, it's easier for a broker-dealer or RIA to get behind that brand," says industry executive.
Private credit funds are stretching further for deals as weak interest margins threaten their returns.
The global fintech firm is helping more advisors and high-net-worth clients access opportunities in the alternative investment space.
Shots have been fired in the battle for assets even before the next big crypto ETF products are slated to launch.
The broker-dealer giant has unveiled plans to launch an ETF product platform next year, led by a former NYSE leader.
The world's largest asset manager is issuing three tranches of debt to help fuel its venture into the private-markets data space.
Annuities generate and increase revenue, and provide structural advantages, DPL founder and CEO says.
Representatives of life insurance and annuity issuers argue the labor department’s defense suffers the same weaknesses as its 2016 predecessor.
Industry veteran Craig Hawley set to take over as leader of Nationwide Annuity pushes through with retirement.
A long-enshrined tax exemption to municipal bonds could end up scrapped if the 45th president gets his way.
The world’s largest asset manager reported $82B in net inflows as ebullient markets and key alts bets brighten outlook.
Cerulli research finds asset management firms are paying greater heed to RIAs, with active ETFs and separate accounts going on the front burner.
