Say swifter acquisition of remaining Citigroup stake would likely involve leverage
Fixed indexed annuities were a hot product among independent broker-dealer reps last year as clients sought a safe-money alternative to CDs, made virtually worthless by low interest rates.
A look at the latest trends in variable annuity sales and strategies.
Critics have long claimed that advisers should not be allowed to charge performance-based fees when working with unsophisticated clients. Now, the SEC has weighed in, dramatically increasing the net-worth a client must posses to qualify for such a pricing arrangement.
Bodson to take over at securities clearinghouse; Donahue retiring
The government has countersued NetJets Inc., owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc., after the company filed suit over $642.7 in taxes, interest and penalties it says it doesn't owe.
Apparently, even dead clients can pay their credit card bills and bank regularly.
What financial advisers need to know about building retirement income plans for their clients.
Venerable insurer makes dramatic move amid pressure from shareholder John Paulson
But still no specific timetable for issuance of revised rule
