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INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2007
LPL buying spree yields robust results

The firm reported income of $53.3 million over the first nine months of the year, compared to $20.4 million a year ago.

By Bloomberg
OPINION NOV 19, 2007
Including health care in financial plans

Health-care spending for people under 65 is growing faster than for those over the "magic" number.

By Investment News Team
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 19, 2007
NAILBA announces board picks

Doug Mishkin, president and chief executive officer of Algren Associates, will head up the executive board as chairman.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 19, 2007
Chinese banks said to freeze lending

Regulators have asked local banks and foreign banks’ Chinese subsidiaries to ensure that loans at year’s end do not exceed the total outstanding by Oct. 31.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 19, 2007
Builders' confidence at 22-year low

Home builders’ confidence stayed at basement levels in November, due to an increased inventory of unsold homes.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 16, 2007
U.S. capital flows fall in September

Monthly capital flows to the U.S. fell by $14.7 billion in September, marking the second consecutive monthly decline.

By Bloomberg
OPINION NOV 16, 2007
Early Withdrawal of Retirement Assets under Section 72(t)

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 16, 2007
Labor Life Insurance fined $20 million

Union Labor Life Insurance Co. today settled with the Department of Labor, paying $20 million over alleged violations of federal employee benefits law.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2007
LSE's profits reach $79M for half year

the U.K. exchange reported operating profit up 41% to $78.6 million, and earnings per share up 48% to $0.73.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 15, 2007
Consumer price index rises 0.3%

The CPI has increased 3.6% over the first 10 months of the year, compared to a 2.5% gain in all of 2006.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 15, 2007
National Financial grows annuity platform

National Financial Services has added seven insurance carriers to the company’s annuity program for B-Ds

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 15, 2007
The Hartford names group reinsurance VP

Mr. DiDonna will lead about 150 people specializing in reinsurance, product development, actuarial services and underwriting.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2007
Economy cooling after strong third quarter

Retail sales increased just 0.2% in October, following an increase of 0.7% in September.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 14, 2007
Barbari named NYLI senior vice president

New York Life Insurance elected Patricia L. Barbari has to senior vice president in the Individual Policy Services department.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 14, 2007
Fidelity Wealth boasts $325B in assets

Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services' total client assets reached $325 billion, up 50% from last year.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES NOV 13, 2007
Fortress dips on IPO costs

The Chicago-based private-equity and hedge fund firm posted a net loss of $37.6 million, or 52 cents a share.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 12, 2007
Fixed-income annuities get thumbs up

Using a fixed-income annuity in a retirement income account resulted in greater long-term wealth, according to a study.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 12, 2007
Goldman's Level 3 holdings questioned

Level 3 assets, which include mortgage-backed securities, make up 6.9% of Goldman's assets under management.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 12, 2007
Self-directed online traders found to take more risks

Online investors who make most financial decisions without the help of an adviser are more active traders and take bigger risks than those who seek guidance, a new study found.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES NOV 12, 2007
Brokerage turmoil hits reps in pocketbook

As stocks of the large financial services firms get hammered, more brokers could be tempted to leave.

By Bloomberg