NAIFA News

A Universal Fiduciary Standard Could Do More Harm Than Good for Consumers (NAIFA Blog)

In reality, advisors would have little choice but to pass the costs on to their clients. The result? Many middle-market investors may no longer be able to afford professional financial services. Some advisors would retire or leave the industry rather than overhaul their business models. Others would be forced into requiring clients to pay up-front fees for services and eliminating other payment options.

Double the LUTCF/FSS Revenue to Your Local Association

Earn 12% of course tuition for local classes you sponsor and 6% for your NAIFA members participating in College classes!

Congress Enacts Small Business Bill Into Law (GovWatch)

The debate leading up to passage of H.R.5297 included two amendments--one to repeal and one to modify--the highly controversial reporting requirement (which was enacted into law earlier this year as part of the health reform law), but Senators failed to muster sufficient votes to pass either amendment.

NAIFA National Council Elects Officers, Trustees to Board

The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors' (NAIFA) representative governing body, the National Council, has elected new officers and trustees at the 2010 NAIFA Career Conference and Annual Meeting, held in Seattle, Washington.

ACT NOW: NAIC Requests Data from NAIFA Members -- Your Timely Assistance Is Needed

The NAIC Exchanges Subgroup Chairman has asked for member data on the volume of claims assistance provided by agents. Please help us fulfill this request by taking this quick survey and forwarding to your colleagues.

NAIFA Submits Formal Comments to SEC on Fiduciary Study Individual and Joint Comments Submitted

In comments submitted today to the Securities and Exchange Commission on the issues surrounding the Commission’s forthcoming study on the standards of care governing broker-dealers and investment advisers, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors said its members have a history of serving their clients “ethically and in their best interests (to) ensure a vigorous level of investor protection that rivals any new standards that may be put in place.”

NAIC Recognizes the Role of the Agent (NAIFA Blog)

We couldn't agree more. Let's hope that Washington listens.

NAIC Recognizes the Role of the Agent

We couldn't agree more. Let's hope that Washington listens.

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