On follow-up exam, regulators found Bankers Life had not fully implemented previous recommendations
Rebecca Rothstein, legacy Smith Barney adviser, jumps ship; No.2 on Barron's list
State officials uncover 8,500 web sites with 'crowdfund' in their names
State securities regulators doubled the number of enforcement cases brought against investment advisers last year as a tougher regulatory environment led investigators to focus on inappropriate advice or practices that could lead to investor fraud.
Off 8% in third quarter; MetLife drops to No. 3 behind Pru, Jackson National
Carrier failed to reveal the negative impact of a growth cap on rider; agents also confused.
Stop us if you've heard this one before: Another big seller of variable annuities has tamped down on the business.
Chemistry, services more important than fees: Franklin Templeton
Morningstar research shows that advisers prefer systematic withdrawals in retirement; lack confidence in their annuity know-how.
'Buy now, get income later' is becoming a sellable argument to clients
Major player in advice industry pulls a 180-degree turn in reorg; 'almost non-existent'
New series of shorts featuring mobile tech tips for day-to-day business
FAA rethinking rules about use of mobile devices on planes; more leg room in coach would be nice, too
Alternative investments, commercial mortgages, junk bonds all on the menu
While other insurers sell off their indie broker-dealer units, AIG is buying. Indeed, Tuesday's acquisition of Woodbury Financial looks to be the first in what could be a string of deals.
Announcement of a deal for the 1,600 reps and advisers is expected before indie B-D's national sales conference next month
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