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RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 31, 2007
Citigroup faces 401(k) participant lawsuit

Citigroup Inc. of New York has been sued by a participant in its $12 billion 401(k) plan.

By D Hampton
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 31, 2007
Citigroup snaps up Carlton Hill

Citigroup Inc. will buy Carlton Hill Global Capital, a New York-based fixed-income money manager.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2007
Huntleigh launches Blue Ocean 401(k)

The St. Louis-based firm touts this plan as the lowest cost full service 401(k) plan available in the industry.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2007
LIMRA and LOMA ink merger

The new not-for-profit organization will called LL Global Inc., providing a unified management structure.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2007
Long-term-care insurance buyers younger

The average age of a buyer is now 58, down from 61 in 2005, and 67 in 2000, according to a survey.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2007
You can ease women's long-term-care fears

Americans are in denial about their finances. Federal data show that they spend like there's no tomorrow. Our middle class is among the most affluent in history, but many live paycheck to paycheck, their futures mortgaged to fund their increasingly expensive amusements.

By Investment News Team
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2007
QDIA rules expected to have widespread ramifications

The new regulations from the Department of Labor covering qualified default investment alternatives will have widespread ramifications for both financial advisers and insurance companies.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2007
Thomas C. Wilson new Allianz risk chief

He will replace Raj Singh, who will take a new position at the Swiss Reinsurance Co.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2007
Hancock offers 8% withdrawal guarantee on annuities

John Hancock Annuities is making a run for old and young retirees with a new annuity rider.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2007
Few women confident about retirement prospects

Just 23% of women in a recently released survey said that they were confident in their ability to retire with a lifestyle that they considered comfortable.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2007
In California, advisers worry about clients

Some 77% of respondents to an InvestmentNews survey plan to reach out to clients in areas affected by wildfires.

By Bloomberg
RIAS OCT 26, 2007
Oregon unveils hybrid 529 savings tool

The Oregon College Savings Plan will combine principal protection with upside potential.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2007
ICI urges Michigan to repeal advice tax

The mutual fund trade group asks the state to repeal a new sales tax on investment advice services.

By Bloomberg
TAX OCT 25, 2007
'Ax the tax,' cry Michigan advisers

In addition to advising services, the new tax would also apply to astrology reading, escort services and ski-lift tickets.

By Bloomberg
TAX OCT 25, 2007
Rangel moves to abolish AMT

The move would “hinder America’s ability to compete in the global economy,” said Treasury chief Henry Paulson.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 25, 2007
MBIA in red for third quarter

MBIA, the world’s largest bond insurer, reported third-quarter earnings with a net loss of $36.6 million, or 29 cents per share.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 24, 2007
NYLI elects chief administrative officer

The board of New York Life Insurance has elected Frank Boccio to the position of executive vice president and CAO.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2007
Transparency urged at 401(k) hearing

Legislation mandating complete transparency in 401(k) fees is set to be introduced in the Senate this week.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 23, 2007
NYSE Reg creates risk unit

The Risk Group will be responsible for identifying, tracking and addressing key external market and industry trading developments.

By Bloomberg
TAX OCT 23, 2007
Rangel proposes corporate-tax cut

Charles Rangel, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has drafted a bill that would slash corporate income tax rates, The Wall Street Journal said.

By Bloomberg