Seen as bigger problem than in the past; ‘much worse’. Senior citizens are increasingly falling prey to financial scams and other abuses, according to a poll.
Private-equity firms are raising their profile in the indexed-annuity market, worrying some observers who fear that they are taking greater risks in increasing market share.
Tumult on the variable annuity scene is dampening sales at broker-dealers, raising some concerns about the impact on revenue for the firms and their representatives.