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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 05, 2008
Sun Life unveils retirement offering

Sun Life Financial Inc. of Toronto today released a new rider, the Retirement Income Escalator.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 05, 2008
$800M fund established for AIG victims

The Fair Fund distribution concludes the saga that began when the insurer was accused of falsifying financial statements.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 05, 2008
Eaton Vance hires B-D marketing chief

Stephen J. Barrett is now senior vice president and chief marketing officer of Eaton Vance Distributors Inc.

By Bloomberg
WIREHOUSES MAY 05, 2008
Citi and UBS wealth units tough it out

Wealth management executives at Citigroup and UBS, two of the financial institutions hardest hit by the subprime loan crisis, are working overtime on damage control to protect their lucrative franchises.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 05, 2008
The Hartford revamps variable annuity

The Hartford Financial Services Group announced changes to its flagship variable annuity and its sales force.

By Bloomberg
BROKER DEALERS MAY 05, 2008
Indie brokers wary about CFP Board's ethics code

Independent-contractor broker-dealers are gnashing their teeth over the possible consequences of an updated professional code of ethics for certified financial planners, coming this summer.

By Bloomberg
RIAS MAY 02, 2008
Fidelity takes aim at dual registrants

Fidelity Investments is about to unveil a program intended for brokers who are also investment advisers.

By Bloomberg
OPINION MAY 02, 2008
Holding a client’s hand in a bear market

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INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2008
Aon, Morningstar, IntercontinentalExchange

Aon Corp. posted first-quarter earnings of $218 million, up from $213 million a year earlier.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 02, 2008
Payrolls down but outpace projections

In keeping with gloomy expectations, U.S. payrolls continue to decline, though the damage is not as severe as some had feared.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2008
Nymex, Fiserv, Unum Group

Nymex's net income for the first quarter increased to $71.2 million, up from $56.2 million a year ago.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 01, 2008
BofA launches website for non-profits

Bank of America today unveiled a redesign of its website to help non-profit organizations apply for grants.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 01, 2008
Fund exec wins $12 million in arbitration

John Carl of AllianceBernstein won $10 million in damages against the firm and $2 million in punitive damages.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 30, 2008
Most Americans see recession ahead

A majority of American —68% — believed that the United States is headed into a recession, according to a survey

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2008
Economy slowing down 401(k) contributions

Eight percent of investors have recently halted or reduced their contributions in 401(k) plans, a study reveals.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 30, 2008
New products challenge insurance biz

“We’re going to see new products for [income] guarantees that aren’t insurance,” said Laura Varas of FRC.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 29, 2008
Bush faults Congress for soured economy

“I ask Congress to do its part ... instead of issuing or sending bills that simply look like political statements,” said President Bush.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 29, 2008
Deutsche and Countrywide post steep losses

Deutsche Bank AG reported its first quarterly loss in five years, due to $4.2 billion in write-downs.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 29, 2008
‘Feeble’ growth feeds consumer insecurity

Consumer confidence continued to head south this month as a weak job market and high gas prices pummeled the U.S.

By Bloomberg
INDUSTRY NEWS APR 29, 2008
BlackRock CEO scored hefty comp package

BlackRock chairman and chief executive Laurence Fink received $41.87 million in compensation in 2007.

By Bloomberg