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Stellar 2008 Makes for Dismal 2009 in Bank Annuity Sales
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
“There have been only two times in the last five years where we have seen bank channel total annuity sales this low,” said Kehrer-LIMRA's research director.
Industry Views
TIPS for Retirement Investing in the ‘New Normal’
TIPS can preserve purchasing power, provide systematic income and offer the assurance of a government guarantee for retirees depending on income from their investments.
Firms Back Variable Annuity Product Launches With Aggressive Online Marketing Campaigns
With variable annuity sales down, firms are intensifying online product marketing campaigns to reach more prospective investors.
Industry Views are special reports that are sponsored and independent from RIJ's editorial content.
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AllianceBernstein Adds “Volatility Management” To Target-Date Funds
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
The modified funds will “dynamically de-risk into bonds and cash when it's appropriate” to reduce overall portfolio risk.
Few Advisors Confident of Own Business Strategy: Curian Capital
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Many advisors feel a need to change their approach but are uncertain how to go about it.
Penn Mutual Enriches Income Benefit Without Raising Fees
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
The "Growth and Income Advantage Benefit" rider now has a 6% annual roll-up and a maximum 5% annual payout.
Correction
Wed, Feb 17, 2010
We erred in reporting that “When a husband in a retired couple (both at least age 62) dies, his widow's Social Security benefit, if lower, rises to match his own.”
