Tag: NAIC

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.

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Market Practice Innovation: Increased Efficiency and Impact in The Small Market

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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The Rapid Evolution and Retirement Needs of American Small Business

An excerpt from Ascensus President, David Musto's Keynote at PLANADVISER National Conference 2018

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ESG Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Women & Investing

An Interview with Jamie Bentley, SVP & National Retirement Sales Manager at PIMCO

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Map My Benefits

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Viability

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Balance Between Great Plans and Cost of Plans

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The HSA Opportunity: What Advisors Should Know

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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Discipline and Consistency: The Case for Staying Invested for the Long Term

An interview with Kathleen Beichert, Head of Retirement, OppenheimerFunds

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HSA Myths and Misconceptions

An interview with Steve Christenson, EVP at Ascensus

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How to Invest in a Health Savings Account

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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The Advisor’s Role – Defining Value in a Dynamic Market

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Challenges for the Modern Adviser

An interview with David Musto, President, and Bob Guillocheau, Chairman & CEO at Ascensus.

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Industry Trends – Consolidation, Technology and Client Solutions

An Interview with Bill Harmon, President of Retirement Corporate Markets, Voya Financial

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Health Savings Accounts: The Advisor Opportunity

An interview with Ryan Tiernan, Vice President of National Accounts at American Funds

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Who Should Use a Health Savings Account?

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MARKET MIRROR

Friday, the Dow gained 306.62 points (1.20%) to finish at 25,886.01, the NASDAQ closed 129.38 points (1.67%) higher at 7,895.99, and the S&P 500 increased 41.08 points (1.44%) to 2,888.68. The Russell 2000 was up 31.99 points (2.19%) at 1,493.64, and the Wilshire 5000 climbed 441.45 points (1.51%) to 29,597.82.

The price of the 10-year Treasury note was down 3/32, increasing its yield to 1.558%. The price of the 30-year Treasury bond fell 1 27/32, increasing its yield to 2.037%.

WEEK’S WORTH: For the week ending August 16, the Dow fell 1.53%, the NASDAQ was down 0.79%, and the S&P 500 decreased 1.03%. The Russell 2000 lost 1.28%, and the Wilshire 5000 finished 1.16% lower.