Winter 2013 Issue of Bank Insurance & Securities Marketing:

  

Citibank Charts A Middle Course

Citi appears to have embraced a mixed in-branch brokerage program—somewhere between the annuity and mutual fund shop favored by many bank brokerage programs (still), and the 100 percent fee-based model the bank tried just a few years back.
By Andrew Singer

A Mission With Momentum: Mobile Apps for Insurance


Mobile technology has infiltrated the work and play lives of a growing swath of consumers, so it’s no surprise that insurance companies and those selling insurance are tapping into the power of mobile apps.

By Gina Lauer

‘Alternative Investments’ Reaching More Mainstream Investors

High Hopes For Retirement Income Planning

Retirement income planning gives us another opportunity to do what is best for our clients and advisors: comprehensive, coherent, and consistent advice.

By Jack Cramer

From Washington: Beware of Easy Answers

Don’t look now, but two key proponents of "reinstating” the Glass-Steagall Act have just assumed key banking posts. Commercial bankers should understand the potential impact a 1933-version Glass-Steagall Act will have on their ability to conduct their business.

By Kathleen W. Collins

The Battle for the Wealth Management Assets of Tomorrow

The GenXYers represent the farm team of the wealthy clients of tomorrow. These GenXYers are ours to lose.

By Scott Stathis

Retirement Income Supplement: Regulatory Changes Open Opportunities for 401(k) Advisors
By Steve H. Dowden

Retirement Income Supplement: Should Americans Be Insuring Their Retirement Income?
By John Gies

Retirement Income Supplement: Product allocation: Next step in the evolution of asset allocation
By Blake Bostwick