Regulatory

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  West Virginia files 69 unclaimed property suits

  By Arthur D. Postal  |  May 17, 2013

  Different from those in other states, the suits demand payment of penalties and punitive interest.

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  Lawyers: RI client truthful when he pleaded guilty

  By AP Staff Writer  |  May 17, 2013

  The fraud case involves the use of variable annuities and so-called “death put” bonds that would pay out when a person died.

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  House chairman sees IRS errors as part of pattern

  By Alan Fram, Stephen Ohlemacher  |  May 17, 2013

  A top House Republican charges that the IRS's tougher scrutiny of conservative groups seems part of a broader pattern of intimidation and cover-ups by the White House.

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  The full-service fiduciary

  By Ryan Kus  |  May 17, 2013

  Under a fiduciary standard, advisors would do best by selling both investment and insurance products. Are you ready?

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  House bill to require SEC, DOL fiduciary collaboration

  By Melanie Waddell  |  May 16, 2013

  SEC Chairwoman White noted the DOL would “ultimately make its own independent decision” regarding its fiduciary rule.

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  Advisors matter

  By Robert A. Kerzner  |  May 16, 2013

  Almost 80 percent of Americans who work with an advisor save for retirement versus 43 percent who don't. This single stat is your raison d'etre.

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  Drug costs persist as concern for Medicare patients

  By Kathryn Mayer  |  May 15, 2013

  More than a third of Medicare Part D beneficiaries say they have daily concerns about their prescription drug costs.

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  ELNY liquidation expected in 3Q

  By Elizabeth Festa  |  May 14, 2013

  In the fight on breach of fiduciary duty, Edward Stone plans to sue MetLife, Credit Suisse and N.Y. insurance superintendents.

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  Hospitals could lose $500M in federal funds

  By Kelli Kennedy  |  May 14, 2013

  The loss will hit especially hard in states that decided against expanding Medicaid coverage.

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  Florida Senate extends annuity law to all ages

  By Maria Wood  |  May 13, 2013

  The new law would also impose stricter criteria when recommending an exchange or replacement of an annuity.