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Spark Institute Seeks Input on Proposed Data Standards for In-Plan Income Options

by Editorial Staff

Wed, Aug 04, 2010

"The absence of standards for sharing necessary information among the insurance product providers and unaffiliated record keepers [is] an impediment to more widespread access to these products," said Spark attorney Larry Goldbrum.

 Inflation-Indexed and Level Payout Funds from Barclays Bank

Inflation-Indexed and Level Payout Funds from Barclays Bank

by Kerry Pechter

Tue, Aug 03, 2010

“It's marketed as a gap product, such as between early retirement and pension benefits or to bridge until longevity insurance kicks in,” said Tamiko Toland, an annuity industry analyst at Strategic Insight, Inc.