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NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2007
Jackson names VP of eastern B-Ds

In this newly created role, Gregg Mahalich will oversee Jackson’s wholesale efforts among regional firms.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2007
ING takes carbon-neutral path

ING Investment Management Americas will purchase wind energy credits for its domestic operations equal to all of its electricity needs in the hopes of becoming carbon neutral by the end of the year.

RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 08, 2007
Advisers, providers remain skeptical on ETF-based annuities

More than two years after the launch of the first variable annuity based on exchange traded funds, VA providers and financial advisers are still ap-proaching the product with caution.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2007
Annuities for 401(k)s meeting resistance

Financial advisers are resisting using annuities designed for 401(k) plans which are created by insurance firms.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 08, 2007
National database is in works

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority is developing for mortgage brokers a national database similar to the Central Registration Depository.

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES OCT 08, 2007
B-D exemption rule dead, but the debate rages on

The debate over issues related to the broker-dealer exemption rule continues.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH OCT 08, 2007
At long last, regulators to define "promptly'

Under regulations governing the securities industry, it's not enough for firms merely to archive e-mails; they must be able to furnish them to regulators “promptly.”

INVESTING MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 08, 2007
Tool lets advisers create client investment plans

To introduce brokerage customers to its life cycle mutual funds, John Hancock Financial Services Inc. has unveiled a free Internet tool that allows advisers to generate investment plans for clients.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2007
Personalized service the norm at Highline Wealth Management

The walls of Neal Simon's office at Highline Wealth Management LLC are lined with the images of people he and his wife photographed during their travels through China, Guatemala, India, Indonesia and Peru.

INVESTING ETFS OCT 08, 2007
TDAX Funds offers play on the life cycle fund market

With the launch of the first-ever life cycle exchange traded funds, TDAX Funds Inc. plans to muscle in on the fast-growing life cycle mutual fund market.