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Salt Financial: intraday vol control boosts risk management in FIAs

21 Jul 2025

Salt Financial: intraday vol control boosts risk management in FIAs

Volatility-controlled indices featuring intraday data and rebalancing have emerged as new tools to refine the performance of fixed index annuities (FIA), particularly in volatile conditions.

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RBC taps Cacib in QIS structuring push

08 Jul 2025

RBC taps Cacib in QIS structuring push

The latest appointment is part of RBC’s plan to build out its multi-asset strengths as a key strategic focus area for the bank’s global markets business.

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Annuity roundup: Corebridge exits variable annuities

01 Jul 2025

Annuity roundup: Corebridge exits variable annuities

Also, Delaware Life launches accumulation fixed index annuity with Janus Henderson index; Salt Financial research backs intraday mechanism; Security Benefit’s survey brings positive sentiment.

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Natixis taps HSBC QIS head in US push

27 Jun 2025

Natixis taps HSBC QIS head in US push

The French bank is seeking to expand its equity derivatives footprint in the US following last year’s comeback.

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US indexed annuities hit US$45bn in Q1 2025

20 Jun 2025

US indexed annuities hit US$45bn in Q1 2025

Sales of registered indexed linked annuity (Rila) is up 20% while fixed index annuity (FIAs) slows down year-on-year.

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GS survey: 88% of US insurers offer structured investments

16 Jun 2025

GS survey: 88% of US insurers offer structured investments

The vast majority of respondents expect AI to impact the way clients get educated on the value of annuities.

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Morningstar expands vol control index range in US annuities

12 Jun 2025

Morningstar expands vol control index range in US annuities

American National has added the multi-asset index to its new fixed index annuity (FIA) suite, tapping UBS for the hedging.

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Annuities roundup: Florida broker found in breach of Reg BI

04 Jun 2025

Annuities roundup: Florida broker found in breach of Reg BI

Also, US indexed annuity sales and Canadian life insurance premiums are out for Q1 2025; new indices and features are added for fixed index annuity and lifer.

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Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection

20 May 2025

Jackson’s new Rila offers full protection

The tax-deferred annuity contract features a 100% buffer protection option and a new index account.

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Annuities roundup: AuguStar adds five more MerQube indices to FIA

29 Apr 2025

Annuities roundup: AuguStar adds five more MerQube indices to FIA

Also: advisor found in breach of fiduciary duty; GBU Life unveils new annuity; Athene simplifies flagship FIAs; and new report predicts US annuity to reach US$388 billion by 2029.

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MerQube volatility control indices debut in annuity

16 Apr 2025

MerQube volatility control indices debut in annuity

The multi-asset suite with intraday volatility control and varying weighting methods is exclusively licensed to AuguStar for its fixed index annuity (FIA).

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Annuities roundup: Lincoln brings vol control indices to IULs

26 Mar 2025

Annuities roundup: Lincoln brings vol control indices to IULs

Also, Hong Kong authorities give green light to indexed universal life for HNW investors.