Data on net flows in variable annuity sales will be available beginning in October, according to the National Association for Variable Annuities and Info-One of Campbell, Calif. NAVA, of Reston, Va., and Info-One announced last year that the two companies would jointly begin collecting net flow data on variable annuity contracts. NAVA will ask its members to provide this data to Info-One/ VARDS using a standardized format developed by NAVA, according to Info-One. While mutual fund companies have reported sales on a net flow basis for years, annuity issuers have not reported analogous sales information.
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A new annual compensation report by consulting firm Succession Resource Group explains how pay plans can boost — or detract from — the value of an RIA.
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The RIA technology platform builds on its acquisition of AI-powered liability-optimization fintech Sora Finance last year.
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Punitive damages, disclosures over employment terminations, the statute of limitations for bringing claims — FINRA is asking about it all in a series of more than 60 questions about revamps to its arbitration procedures.
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A recent alert from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission flags ongoing compliance gaps in testimonials, endorsements and third-party ratings as scrutiny shifts to real-world practices.
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Federal Judge David Nye sides with a broker fired over five years ago for placing trades without first obtaining his client's permission.
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Research shows that many investors fear policy changes could hurt their retirements, but these concerns often go unspoken with financial advisors, creating a planning gap.
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