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LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 29, 2009
Dinallo resigns as New York insurance superintendent

Eric R. Dinallo is resigning as superintendent of the New York state Insurance Department, effective July 3, to become the Henry Kaufman visiting professor of finance at New York University’s Stern School of Business.

By Staff Report
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2009
U.S. economy sinks at a 5.7% pace in 1Q

The U.S. economy sank at a 5.7 percent pace in the first quarter as the brute force of the recession carried over into this year. However, many analysts believe activity isn't shrinking nearly as much now as the downturn flashes signs of letting up.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2009
GunnAllen buying Florida indie Pointe Capital Inc.

As it grapples with major changes, GunnAllen Holdings Inc. has bought an independent broker-dealer.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2009
Samberg to close Pequot Capital

Arthur J. Samberg, founder, chairman and CEO of hedge fund manager Pequot Capital Management, today told clients he will shutter the firm, close its core funds and spin out two funds into separate businesses, according to a client letter obtained by Crain's Pensions & Investments.

By Christine Williamson
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2009
Initial jobless claims drop unexpectedly

The government says the tally of newly laid-off people seeking jobless benefits fell last week, a sign that companies are cutting fewer workers.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 28, 2009
The uninsured costs covered families $1,000 a year, report concludes

Private coverage for the average individual costs an extra $370 a year because of the cost-shifting, which happens when someone without medical insurance gets care at an emergency room or elsewhere and then doesn't pay.

By Associated Press
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2009
Pat Robertson aims to answer investors' prayers

Pat Robertson — the controversial founder of The Christian Broadcast Network — is attempting to answer the prayers of investors who are fast losing faith in their advisers.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 28, 2009
Fixed annuities again surpass VAs in sales

Fixed annuities continued to outsell their variable counterparts in the first quarter, according to data from LIMRA International Inc. of Windsor, Conn.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2009
CFP Board announces exam results

The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. today announced that slightly more than half (52.3%) of the 2,063 individuals who sat for the March 20-21, 2009, CFP certification examination passed the test.

By Sue Asci
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 27, 2009
Three carriers 'impaired' in '09, more to follow, says A.M. Best

Three life and health insurers have become financially “impaired” so far this year and more carriers are expected to follow, according to a report by A.M. Best.

By Darla Mercado
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2009
Geithner unveils stimulus tax credits

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner announced Wednesday that organizations working in 33 states would receive $1.5 billion in business tax credits fueled with federal stimulus money and aimed at creating and saving jobs in areas hit hard by the economic downturn.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2009
Tax-wise home improvements

Your clients have filed their 2008 federal and state tax returns. Now, you and the couple are wondering whether there are any improvement to their home they could make that would help them taxwise.

By Michelle M. Musacchio
RIA NEWS MAY 26, 2009
Kentucky college savings plan to keep TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing

TIAA-CREFF again is being retained as the program manager for the Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust 529 college savings plan.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 26, 2009
Progressive settles in Massachusetts over rate quotes

Progressive Insurance is paying the state $120,000 and will reimburse customers after volunteering that its Web site had provided inaccurate rate comparisons.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS MAY 26, 2009
Vanguard Group cuts costs for Nevada college savings plan

The Vanguard Group Inc. today announced expense cuts across the lineup of investment options in The Vanguard 529 College Savings Plan, sponsored by the state of Nevada.

By Sue Asci
EMERGING MARKETS MAY 26, 2009
Russia expects 8% drop in GDP this year

The International Monetary Fund has said Russia's GDP could drop as much as 6% this year — the most pessimistic outlook so far.

By Associated Press
RIA NEWS MAY 24, 2009
Tenets for the times

Investments that adhere to Islamic law have at least one advantage at the moment: hey restrict the use of leverage, according to a report from State Street Corp.

By Sue Asci
RIA NEWS MAY 24, 2009
Memo to the government: Dead people don't spend

In an effort to energize the economy, stimulus checks are being mailed to millions of people. Unfortunately, thousands of the recipients are dead.

By Jim Pavia
IRA ALERT MAY 24, 2009
Education expenses and 72(t) plans

Individual retirement account owners under 59½ who take a distribution from their IRA are subject to a 10% penalty on the taxable amount of the distribution. But there are several exceptions to the penalty.

By Ed Slott
EQUITIES MAY 24, 2009
What if stocks are not for the long run?

Lubos Pastor may upend the world of equity investing. In his recent academic paper “Are stocks really less volatile in the long run?” the professor at the college's Booth School of Business argues that stocks are riskier than generally perceived.

By Evan Cooper