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Compliance February 15th, 2019

Comment Deadline Arrives for NAIC Annuity Sales Best-Interest Rule

The standard-setting and regulatory support organization governed by the chief insurance regulators of all 50 states set today as a deadline for industry comments on the latest draft of a model best-interest suitability standard applying to annuity sales.

Compliance November 28th, 2018

Association Sues New York DFS Over Best Interest Standard

Among other things, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors for New York State alleges the Department of Financial Services (DFS) exceeded its permissible executive-branch authority by promulgating Regulation 187 without constitutional or statutory authority.

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MARKET MIRROR

Thursday, the Dow gained 110.00 points (0.42%) to finish at 26,559.54, the NASDAQ was up 1.98 points (0.02%) at 7,998.06, and the S&P 500 closed 4.58 points (0.16%) higher at 2,905.03. The Russell 2000 was down 1.85 points (0.12%) at 1,565.75, and the Wilshire 5000 increased 37.50 points (0.13%) to 29,981.14.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was up 9/32, decreasing its yield to 2.563%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond increased 22/32, bringing its yield down to 2.961%.

WEEK’S WORTH: For the week ending April 19, the Dow gained 0.56%, the NASDAQ increased 0.17%, and the S&P 500 was down 0.08%. The Russell 2000 fell 1.20%, and the Wilshire 5000 closed 0.26% lower.

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