Lack of funds for agency leading to erosion of rights, citizens' advocate tells Congress
Participating issuers, ranked by sales
Top participating issuers of VAs
Bank of America's new fiduciary service will be available to plans with at least $25 million in defined-contribution assets and their retirement plan specialist advisers
Several top Senate dems believe they're in a stronger position now than in 2010 to go after Bush-era tax cuts for top earners
VA clients are less likely to surrender their variable annuities, as living benefits retain high value
Letter sent to industry groups gave some one day to provide requested information; short notice
Also believe it's Uncle Sam's job to protect investors from fraud
Debate continues over more than $30 billion in so-called tax extenders, such as the research and development tax credit and the ability for financial services companies to defer taxation on income earned outside the U.S.
Insurer mulling raising fees and cutting benefits on popular product; low interest rates to blame
Supreme court considers request for Social Security survivor benefits for twins born 18 months after father's death.
Extension of cheap money policy seen boosting annuity costs, reducing benefits and commissions
In the third-quarter, variable annuity sales surged, thanks in large part to MetLife Inc. But the jury is out on how the major insurers' decision to pare back offerings might affect overall VA sales.
