Economy & Markets
The important economic and stock market news that advisors need to know.
Yale's Shiller Keeps an Eye on Bad Behavior
By Alexei BayerWho: Robert Shiller, Arthur M. Okun Professor of Economics, Yale University Where: Gente, 153 West 45th Street, New York City; April 17, 2009 On the Menu: Minestrone,...
June 01, 2009
Bonds, Fixed Income Indexes RiseThe Lipper HI Current Yield Bond Index has risen 17.1 percent, and the Lipper A-Rated Bond Fund Index is up 2.4 percent through early May...
May 31, 2009
Carpe diem!Are you guilty of blaming your lack of sales on the recession? Have you decreased your prospecting and networking efforts because of a pessimistic attitude? If so, you're not alone.
May 31, 2009
Navigating The New VA World With ClientsMany financial advisors are now seeing the insurers with which they do business raise prices, experience ratings downgrades, reduce wholesaling forces, decrease benefits and features, and, in some cases, eliminate optional benefits.
May 26, 2009
Ask the expert : How to explain the exclusion ratio?This article answers the question: Can you give me a simple way to explain the exclusion ratio in annuities?
May 25, 2009
Ask the expert : How to explain the exclusion ratio?This article answers the question: Can you give me a simple way to explain the exclusion ratio in annuities?
May 21, 2009
Merrill Fund Manager Survey Finds Surge in BullishnessSigns of exuberance appear in rush to emerging markets, according to the May results of Merrill Lynch's survey of fund managers.
May 20, 2009
Van Eck Launches Brazil ETFVan Eck Global has introduced the Market Vectors Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF), the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF) to focus on Brazilian small-cap stocks.