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In Search of Plan C
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
“We have a crisis of confidence regarding retirement,” said assistant Secretary of Labor Phyllis C. Borzi at the NIRS conference in Washington, D.C. Tuesday.
Industry Views
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.
DATA CONNECTION
Cover Stories
The Strongest Financial Brands Are…
Thu, Jan 28, 2010
In Cogent Research's Investor Brandscape 2010 survey, Vanguard, Charles Schwab and TIAA-CREF earned top honors for brand strength. But many affluent investors are mistrustful of the financial industry and uncertain about the future.
New York Life Introduces ‘Lifetime Wealth Strategies’
Wed, Jan 20, 2010
The big mutual insurer plans to offer its managed account program, incubated last year among career agents, to third-party registered reps, says Michael Gordon, first vice president in the firm's U.S. life insurance and agency business.
The Trouble with Calculators
Thu, Jan 14, 2010
A new critical survey of twelve retirement planning calculators shows why they're so frustrating to use.
Featured Stories
SunAmerica Links VA Rider Fees to Volatility Index
Designed for the Polaris series of variable annuities, the two new guaranteed minimum withdrawal benefits are called Income Plus 6% and Income Builder 8%.
To Insurers’ Relief, VA Owners Acted Inefficiently
Ruark Consulting's study showed that one in five owners of contracts with a guaranteed lifetime withdrawal benefit (GLWB) or guaranteed minimum income benefit (GMIB) took withdrawals between 2005 and 2009.
News
ING to Help Retirement Professionals Grow Their Businesses
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
The value-added program includes calculators that participants can use to estimate their retirement "number," compare their progress with that of their peers and identify potential gaps in retirement funding.
Pioneer In Life Settlements Calls It Quits
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
Goldman Sachs decided to shut down Longmore Capital, its life settlements provider, about a month after unplugging its QxX mortality index.
Putnam To Help Plan Participants Forecast Income
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
The Lifetime Income Analysis Tool allows participants to see a monthly retirement income statement based on their current savings plan and account balances.
Agencies Seek Public Input on Lifetime Income Options
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
Two government agencies want your advice on how to include lifetime annuities or other income arrangements as distribution options in employer-sponsored retirement plans.
