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Fed To Review Compensation at Banks—Confidentially
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
The Fed intends to cut executive pay at bailout recipients Citigroup, Bank of America, the American International Group, General Motors and Chrysler.
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Should Annuity Firms Care About Social Media?
The annuity industry has been slow to adopt social media. But given the industry’s target audiences, does it matter? Download an excerpt from the report "Social Media: Trends and Tactics in the Financial Services Industry."
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Labor Secretary Links Health Care Reform, Retirement Security
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
“My own father, who had a stroke last year, has seen his prescription drug costs skyrocket," said U.S. Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis.
Life Insurance and Annuities Excluded from CFPA Jurisdiction
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
The Insured Retirement Institute testified that given the current regulatory protections, adding another layer of regulation to the insurance industry is unnecessary.
It’s the Year of the Un-COLA for Social Security
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
Last year, by contrast, beneficiaries received a 5.8% COLA, as spiking gas prices triggered the largest increase since 1982.
One-Third of Health Care Spending Wasted
Wed, Oct 28, 2009
“By attacking waste, health care costs can be reduced without adversely affecting the quality of care or access to care,” said Robert Kelley of Thomson Reuters.
