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FIXED INCOME JUL 07, 2008
CFA Institute poll calls for rating reform

Investors, brokers and analysts believe the current bond-rating system should be reformed.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 07, 2008
Fed president predicts shaky markets

Janet Yellen predicts unstable housing and higher commodity prices will hamper recovery before 2009.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 07, 2008
Blackstone, Fortress estimates cut by BofA

Banc of America Securities cuts its earnings estimates and price targets on Blackstone Group and Fortress Investment Group.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2008
Testimonials

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RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2008
Consumer confidence hits all-time low

Americans reacted to soaring gasoline and food prices and the worst stock market since the Great Depression.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2008
European Central Bank ups interest rate

The European Central Bank raised its benchmark interest rate a quarter point to 4.25% to combat fears about inflation.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2008
Structuring of beneficiary designations

Smart advisers don’t rely on a client’s memory about beneficiary designations; they ask to see paperwork.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2008
U.S. economy lost 62,000 jobs in June

The decrease in non-farm payrolls follows a decline of 49,000 jobs last month.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2008
Private sector sheds 79,000 jobs in June

The job cuts mark the largest decrease since November 2002, according to the monthly ADP National Employment Report.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 02, 2008
AIG's Sullivan scores $47 million severance

Former chief executive Martin Sullivan's package includes equity and cash awards valued around $28 million.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2008
Drooping dollar to revive, analyst says

“In a soccer match of 90 minutes, we think we are in the 80th minute of decline of the dollar, said Morgan Stanley's David Darst.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUL 01, 2008
Manufacturing sector shows some life

The national manufacturing sector grew in June for the first time since January, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Bloomberg
ALTERNATIVES JUL 01, 2008
Hedge fund investors offered fraud insurance

Hedge fund investors now have the ability to insure themselves against fraud or even the allegation of fraud.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2008
ING closes $900M CitiStreet acquisition

The deal makes Hartford-based ING Wealth Management the third largest defined contribution business in the country.

By Bloomberg
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 01, 2008
Manager turned sex offender gets jail time

Billionaire money manager Jeffrey Epstein was sentenced to 18 months in jail for soliciting prostitution.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 30, 2008
Subprime exposure afflicts Security Benefit Life Insurance

Analysts concerned about Security Benefit Life Insurance Co.'s investments in subprime-mortgage-backed securities have cut the firm's financial ratings and are keeping a careful eye on the Topeka, Kan., carrier.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 30, 2008
Mathas takes reins as NYLI chief

Ted Mathas' promotion makes him the New York-based company’s 18th CEO in its 163-year history.

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 30, 2008
NAVA and IBM join to standardize VA sales

The model aims to create an industry standard to streamline the process of selling VA contracts and simplify compliance.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2008
Savers feel the pinch

The immediate reality of higher energy and food prices is putting some Americans even further behind the eight ball when it comes to retirement savings, according to a new survey on consumer spending habits.

By Bloomberg
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2008
Oil hits another new high

Concerns about supply disruptions and tension in the Middle East sent crude oil prices to a new record in early morning trading.

By Bloomberg