‘SIMON’ Makes Indexed Annuities Simpler
Originally a platform for distributing structured notes to broker-dealers, SIMON is adding index-linked annuities to its product suite. Prudential is both an investor and, as of today, a product provider.
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Prudential Joins the SIMON Platform
Prudential's PruSecure fixed indexed annuity is the first annuity product to be offered on the SIMON structured products platform, which had previously specialized in structured notes. Prudential also invested in SIMON, joining Barclays, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo.
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