The head of MetLife's broker-dealer operations has parted ways with the insurer. So far, the carrier's management has offered no explanation for the departure.
When she takes over the SEC this month, Elisse Walter will both celebrate the crowning achievement of her regulatory career and confront her biggest political headache.
Claiming spousal benefits often leads to larger check than expected
Over the last few months, several large companies, let by auto giants Ford and GM, announced plans to spin off their traditional pension plans by transferring their liabilities to an insurance company or offering lump-sum payouts to retirees and certain former workers. Verizon was the latest corporation to hop on the de-risking bandwagon, prompting calls from a leading pension advocacy group to halt such actions until Congress can review the impact on workers and retirees
Another high-profile defection from MSSB as a $600M team jumps to HighTower
Still subject to age and earnings cap limits; other restrictions may apply
Finra eyes requiring the disclosure of recruiting incentives to clients | <b>Sarch:</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20121129/BLOG01/121129937>Transparency for bonuses? Bring it on! &raquo;</a>
Revamped structure already seen paying off; 'core to our strategy'
Insurer to pull back from cash-heavy products like variable annuities
'Aging in place' is growing trend as retirees prefer to stay put.
People affected by Hurricane Sandy, or their close relatives, can tap qualified retirement plans without having to follow certain procedures for hardship withdrawals, the Internal Revenue Service said.
More than $350K raised in sale of vintage Les Pauls, Strats; proceeds to go to investors scammed by Rand family
Sitting on far greater percentage of stocks than traditional IRA holders
