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RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2012
DOL green lights exclusive hedge fund's retirement plan

The switch to Roth IRAs could yield an extraordinary payoff for workers at quantitative-trading specialist Renaissance, while the U.S. Treasury loses.

By Bloomberg
Advisers back Romney, believe Obama's in front
RIAS JUN 05, 2012
Advisers back Romney, believe Obama's in front

A new survey shows the majority of advisers would like to see Mitt Romney elected President. But those same advisers also believe they're in the minority on that score.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2012
Want a smaller tax bite in retirement? It all depends on where you take income from

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2012
Industry stiffs DOL on request for IRA data in fiduciary analysis

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Financial groups to DOL: Let's talk about IRA request
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2012
Financial groups to DOL: Let's talk about IRA request

Sent letter to department seeking sit-down with research director; information due by Jan. 15

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2012
Glimmer of hope in real estate sector sparks handicapping of early leaders

By Jeff Benjamin
'Targets on their back,' wealthy turning to trusts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2012
'Targets on their back,' wealthy turning to trusts

Shielding assets now a prime concern of the rich; different states, different rules

By Bloomberg
Slow 2012 for VA sales as costs climb, insurers leave the space
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2012
Slow 2012 for VA sales as costs climb, insurers leave the space

After strong growth in 2010 and 2011, VA sales are expected to slow as products become less attractive, guaranteed-withdrawal percentages slide and fees continue to skyrocket.

By Darla Mercado
New Jackson National VA does away with living benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 31, 2012
New Jackson National VA does away with living benefits

Insurer turns focus to tax deferral, alt investments and fee-based advisers

By Darla Mercado
Carried interest tax break 'indefensible,' says Calpers CIO
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2012
Carried interest tax break 'indefensible,' says Calpers CIO

Dear slams 15% rate for PE firms, citing its 'gross unfairness'

By John Goff
Romney tax plan will ratchet down rates, deduct deductions: Source
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2012
Romney tax plan will ratchet down rates, deduct deductions: Source

By John Goff
INcite: Romney's tax returns shoot holes in his cap gain claim
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 30, 2012
INcite: Romney's tax returns shoot holes in his cap gain claim

Even with much higher rates, Bain had little trouble attracting capital

By Bloomberg
Gay-marriage laws leave disparities in federal tax treatment
RIAS MAY 30, 2012
Gay-marriage laws leave disparities in federal tax treatment

A same-sex marriage law that took effect July 24 in New York doesn't mean those couples can count on the same tax treatment that heterosexual unions receive, a discrepancy that some lawmakers and companies are seeking to mitigate.

By Mark Bruno
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2012
The secret to picking dividend stocks? A certain ratio

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES MAY 27, 2012
Niche practice offers shield for advisers

By LKUYKENDALL
Agent in church life-insurance flap: Parishioners were instructed to lie to Aviva
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 25, 2012
Agent in church life-insurance flap: Parishioners were instructed to lie to Aviva

Claims agents coached them to tell insurer they were paying for policy premiums when outside parties actually did so

By Darla Mercado
Life agents accuse Aviva of 'unclean hands' in unholy Stoli mess
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 25, 2012
Life agents accuse Aviva of 'unclean hands' in unholy Stoli mess

In March, Aviva sued six life insurance agents over Stoli policies sold to 119 members of a church in Los Angeles. Now, those agents have fired back, claiming the carrier consented to the offer of the coverage.

By Darla Mercado
Move over, Anthony Bourdain: Adviser films travelogue about retirement crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2012
Move over, Anthony Bourdain: Adviser films travelogue about retirement crisis

Adviser turns camera on middle America; two RVs, a crew, and plenty of highway

By Mary Beth Franklin
Jackson National to buy Swiss Re's U.S. life business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2012
Jackson National to buy Swiss Re's U.S. life business

Jackson National Life Insurance Co. will pay $621 million in cash for the life insurance assets of Swiss Re Group's American division

By Liz Skinner
Jefferson National latest to add more alternatives to VA
ALTERNATIVES MAY 23, 2012
Jefferson National latest to add more alternatives to VA

Jefferson National Life Insurance Co. has bolstered its roster of alternative-investment offerings

By Darla Mercado