Fund firm boss sees up to 50% chance U.S. will slide into recession
2011 has been an awfully eventful year for advisers and reps -- some good, some bad. But what were <i>the</i> biggest stories of the year? Here are our top ten picks, including a No.1 that might surprise.
Sun Life's recent exit from the variable annuity business is just the latest sign that carriers aren't thrilled by the risks such long-term investments carry. With several insurers backing out of the business, and others reining in benefits and raising prices, 2011 may go down as the year of the vanishing VA | <b>Extra</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/gallery?Site=CI&Date=20110912&Category=FREE&ArtNo=912009999&Ref=PH?>Advisers favorite VA providers &raquo;</a>
Critics claim more transparency needed to prevent future fiascos; no 'scalps on the wall'
Placement agencies can't keep up with demand; new clients 'sitting on piles of money'
Thirty-year fixed back to 4%; move away from Treasuries could hike rates further
Today's auction of five-year notes seen throwing off puny 0.885%: returns for the year have been stellar
Whopping bonuses, exorbitant salaries encouraged risk-taking, leverage; 'poachers better paid than the game-keepers'
