Analysts concerned about Security Benefit Life Insurance Co.'s investments in subprime-mortgage-backed securities have cut the firm's financial ratings and are keeping a careful eye on the Topeka, Kan., carrier.
Concerns about supply disruptions and tension in the Middle East sent crude oil prices to a new record in early morning trading.
The immediate reality of higher energy and food prices is putting some Americans even further behind the eight ball when it comes to retirement savings, according to a new survey on consumer spending habits.
The Federal Reserve Board and the Securities and Exchange Commission met last week to hash out a way to fill the regulatory gaps revealed by the mortgage bubble and its consequences.
Ted Mathas' promotion makes him the New York-based company’s 18th CEO in its 163-year history.
The model aims to create an industry standard to streamline the process of selling VA contracts and simplify compliance.
Merrill Lynch is leading the charge as top U.S. wealth managers increasingly seek to grow their businesses by expanding overseas.
The combined total launches last year of exchange traded funds, variable annuities and closed-end funds surpassed open-end mutual fund launches for the first time, according to Boston-based research firm Cerulli Associates Inc.
AIG Advisor Group, continuing to play a game of musical chairs with the executives in charge of its various broker-dealers, has replaced James Cannon with Jeffrey Auld as president and chief executive of both AIG Financial Advisors Inc. of Phoenix and American General Securities Inc. of Houston.
AIG Advisor Group continues to play a game of musical chairs with the heads of its various broker-dealers, this time replacing James Cannon with Jeffrey Auld, who becomes president and chief executive of both AIG Financial Advisors Inc. of Phoenix and American General Securities Inc. of Houston.
Personal-injury lawyers are once again jumping into the risky — and costly — arena of securities litigation, teaming up with plaintiff's attorneys to troll for clients who claim that broker-dealers wronged them when they bought auction rate securities.
Being a contrarian and seeking out companies that other managers ignore could be the key to a successful strategy, said asset managers.
Confidence among U.S. consumers continued to erode in June as Americans prepared to deal with a still-worsening economy in the months and years ahead.
American International Group Inc. has been hit with $13 billion in write-downs over the past year stemming from the securities lending accounts of 12 of its insurance units.
Asia will continue to be an attractive place to invest despite market losses of up to 40% this year, portfolio managers said at athe Morningstar Inc. conference.
A bill to increase penalties for people who commit securities violations against seniors was introduced in the Senate today.
The domestic financial crisis is not yet over, and its full impact has yet to be felt, legendary investor Jean-Marie Eveillard said.
Consumer spending increased in May as the stimulus-package rebate checks increased purchasing power and inflation forced them to pay more.
They find opportunities in energy and other commodities, and even in financials.
