In this video sponsored by Vanguard, Burton Malkiel, Princeton professor and author of "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," talks with RIJ editor Kerry Pechter about what "efficient market" means to him. The 10th edition of "A Random Walk" has just been published.
Industry Views are special reports that are sponsored and independent from RIJ's editorial content.
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
U.S. life insurers can weather the impact of 'Operation Twist' for a few years, Moody’s Investors Service says. But another five-plus years of rock-bottom interest rates could damage profits and ratings.
Wed, Nov 02, 2011
For retirees who say, 'Don't sell me a product!', Thornburg Investment Management recommends a retirement income strategy built on 'endowment' spending, three buckets and its own dividend fund.
Tue, Oct 25, 2011
The Money Management Institute has identified 34 financial services firms that have created what it calls Personal Retirement Income Solution Management (PRISM) tools or programs.
Sun, Oct 16, 2011
An 'Occupy Wall Street' protester at New York's Zuccotti Park expresses her opinion. The same day, at the NY Athletic Club, Wall Streeters themselves criticized their own industry.
While forecasting a 10% decline in investment yields for life insurers due to Fed interest rate policy, Ernst & Young proposes six strategies firms can use to combat the impact of low rates. E&Y's Doug French (pictured) spoke with RIJ.
Low CD rates and equity volatility may be helping sales of the Guaranteed Future Income Annuity, which has collected $100 million in premia since July to become NY Life's hottest launch ever.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
“The right to be free from federal regulation is not absolute, and yields to the imperative that Congress be free to forge national solutions to national problems, no matter how local–or seemingly passive–their individual origins,” said the majority opinion.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
The free rider allows contract owners to withdraw up to 30% of the present value of the contract after three years to cover an emergency expense, such as uncovered medical costs.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
"White, more highly educated, higher-income, and married workers are more likely to participate than their counterparts," the EBRI's October 2011 Issue Brief said.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
But one observer suggested that extending coverage beyond state employees will be problematic, because of inconsistencies in state and federal pension regulations.
Wed, Nov 09, 2011
Brief or late-breaking items from Jackson National, Janus, Fidelity, Symetra, The Principal, DST, Primerica, Lincoln Financial Group and Putnam Investments.
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