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Insurance & Technology April 5, 2006 Anthony O'Donnell	Partners and Rivals The shift by consumers to lower-premium high-deductible health plans along with the redirection of healthcare dollars into bank accounts represents a serious challenge for insurers, and a serious opportunity for banks and other financial services companies.
Insurance & Technology April 5, 2006 Anthony O'Donnell	In It Together Using client research, Cigna determined that the best offering for its employer health plan market was an integrated health savings account solution that offered a seamless experience for members and is partnering with JPMorgan Chase to provide it.
Insurance & Technology April 5, 2006 Anthony O'Donnell	Out of the Gate Having already dealt with market population used to making decisions about its healthcare, Assurant Health is first out of the gate with a high-deductible health plan coupled to a health savings account.
Bank Systems & Technology April 7, 2006 Peggy Bresnick Kendler	Security Outlook A plethora of high-profile data breaches and concerns about identity theft have put the banking industry on high alert. To secure their information assets, banks must implement a cross-channel, multilayered approach that extends beyond technology.
Registered Rep. April 7, 2006 Kevin Burke	Bye, Bye Smith Barney Funds; Welcome Legg Mason Legg Mason announced today the renaming of a bulk of the Smith Barney funds as the Legg Mason Partners Funds in the wake of last year's blockbuster deal.
InternetNews April 6, 2006 Roy Mark	Banks Rap Internet Anti-Gambling Proposal Legislation designed to put a dent in Internet gambling ran into opposition Wednesday from the banking industry and, surprisingly, the Traditional Values Coalition.
OCC Bulletin April 6, 2006	Community Reinvestment Act Description: Interagency Questions and Answers The guidance provides examples of revitalization and stabilization activities in designated disaster areas.
Registered Rep. April 5, 2006 Kristen French	Lincoln Acquisition Could Squeeze Advisors Lincoln Financial completed its $7.5 billion acquisition of Jefferson-Pilot, creating one of the largest life insurers in the U.S. The deal could lead to getting rid of any overlap in the advisory force of the combined firms.
Registered Rep. April 5, 2006 John Churchill	UBS Wins Prominent Black Rep From Smith Barney In what can be considered a coup of sorts for the firm, UBS hired a prominent black Smith Barney broker this past winter -- while it was under fire from a lawsuit brought by former brokers alleging a pattern and practice of racial discrimination.
Registered Rep. April 1, 2006 John Churchill	Keeping Up With the Joneses While Edward Jones will likely continue to lose larger producers until it finds another way for them and their wealthier clients, the business of the firm is really about serving the middle market.
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