Rising interest rates primarily responsible for estimated 50% spike in sales of fixed-rate deferred annuities through 2019, says insurance industry group Limra.
Fintech company is partnering with Josh Brown and MarketCounsel to help advisers go independent.
ACLI, NAIFA say delay in issuing mandate causing 'palpable uncertainty' for industry.
New computer viruses designed specifically for financial institutions can avoid attack, steal login information and hijack payment transfers.
Investment expertise is no longer viewed as a coveted service — these days, it's just table stakes.
It will likely be another 12 months before the SEC's investment-advice rule takes shape: expert
Shops that do plan administration have been getting snapped up recently, a trend that could disrupt advisers' businesses.
Observers say there's fear of potential lawsuits that quash contact with clients when a broker or adviser seeks a new employer.
Annual report also finds voluntary and default savings rates are converging.
The life insurer is promoting Vestwell's automated services to retirement-plan advisers at independent broker-dealers.
New depletion date is blamed on lower payroll taxes, less revenue from taxing Social Security benefits and higher-than-expected spending.
Online delivery will become default method for shareholder document delivery.
Following Capitol Hill testimony, top regulator declines to say whether he will extend comment deadline on proposed reform package.
Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act.
Suit argues that the California Secure Choice program is preempted by ERISA.
Trump administration taps Senate aide to fill departing commissioner Piwowar's seat.
At least 93% of the funds in the Invesco 401(k) plan are proprietary investments, according to the plaintiffs.
Ellen Vratoric twice failed to appear at Finra inquiries into VA exchange.
Formerly of Northwestern Mutual, Donnell Noah Bowen failed to appear at his hearing.
Unofficial estimate would be largest increase since 2012, but retiree costs are growing even faster.
