There is some $9.5 trillion sitting in IRAs, DC plans or non-qualified mutual funds that may soon be looking for an investment option like a deferred annuity.

When FINRA Rule 2111 goes into effect July 9, broker-dealers will be on the front lines of complying with new regulations stipulating how suitability reviews are completed on securities purchases.

FINRA Rule 2111 will change the way that securities are sold, and it's finally here: NAIFA suggests the rule could have a 'chilling effect' on advisor-client relations.

The financial abuse of seniors comes into focus today as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, discussed at a White House symposium Thursday.

Beacon Research found overall fixed annuity sales amounted to $16.9 billion in the first quarter, down 2.2 percent from the fourth quarter of 2011.

New VA sales totaled $153.4 billion last year, 12.3 percent above 2010's figures, according to Morningstar.