Ameriprise Financial Inc. and Lincoln National Corp. have strong VA hedging programs, Moody's Investors Service said in a report on the most frequently asked questions about variable annuities
RIA client assets that changed hands through acquisitions soared in the first half this year, but valuations of the firms are still below the 2008 peak
The Charles Schwab Corp. last week reported increases in net revenue and profits for the first quarter, driven by a return of the individual investor to the market
Close to 110 mergers and acquisitions completed; M&A discussions 'back on the front burner'
Charles Schwab Corp., the largest independent brokerage by client assets, reported third-quarter profit that met projections after it settled claims about misleading investors and revenue from trading declined.
The Charles Schwab Corp. will pay $119 million to regulators to settle charges related to its disastrous YieldPlus bond fund, the company said last week.
Schwab's YieldPlus fund has generated plenty of negative publicity for the brokerage. Here's more: the company today agreed to pay $119M to settle SEC and Finra charges related to the ultra-short bond fund. In addition, two Schwab execs are now facing fraud charges related to the selling of the fund.
Up 13% after Citigroup analyst said insurer can withstand mortgage-related losses
It's a good time to sell a financial advisory business, especially if the owners have spent the past decade planning their exit.
Filing for protection from creditors could come back to haunt planners; sanctions, revoking of CFP mark possible
Investment opportunities aplenty as Europe struggles with debt woes; 'clock is ticking'
Desai team jumps to private-wealth-management office in Chicago; first win after a couple of losses
Investors overly concerned about economic fine points, says noted adviser
Recruiter claims Kadden and others held meeting with bank execs; nature of discussion unknown
Private equity may be the last, best hope for Regions Financial Corp. in finding a buyer for Morgan Keegan & Co. Inc.
Investment advisers seeking certification as a financial planner would have to demonstrate work experience in a narrower calendar surrounding their examination date, under changes proposed by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. .
Aviva says a slew of charity-originated life insurance policies were touted as way to aid churches in poorer neighborhoods. But the carrier claims agents and third-party were the biggest beneficiaries
Critics say proposal will lead to less Federal assistance, and thus less financial aid; 'Johnny Jones isn't going to appreciate that'
Illinois stops accepting new participants due to gap in funding
