Prudential Newsroom: Featured Stories

Prudential ranks No. 2 among FORTUNE® magazine's ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Prudential Financial is the second most admired life/health insurance company in the world, according to FORTUNE magazine.

The fate of the U.S. consumer

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

The U.S. consumer is still reeling from three distinct shocks in the market: the high unemployment rate and plunge in household income growth; the withdrawal of credit by banks; and a reduced level of household wealth. Before these shockwaves hit, consumers were among the most reliable supports for continued economic growth over the last decade.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT OF THE WEEK

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

The Bush tax cuts are scheduled to automatically expire at the end of the year, which makes 2010 a unique tax planning year. According to Robert Fishbein, a vice president and corporate counsel with Prudential Financial, that means ordinary income and capital gains rates are going up—unless Congress takes action.

Prudential Financial is taking a novel approach to encouraging proxy voting

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Prudential has introduced an innovative, eco-friendly way to encourage its shareholders to cast their proxy votes. Shareholders who vote their 2010 proxy--whether they do so via the Internet, by phone or through the mail--can select a free gift from Prudential. They can choose a tote bag made of recycled organic cotton or have a tree planted in their honor.

Prudential Ranks as a Top Equal Opportunity Employer

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EST

NEWARK, N.J., March 17, 2010 - Equal Opportunity magazine readers selected Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) as one of the top 50 U.S. companies they would most prefer to work at or believe are progressive in hiring minorities, according to a survey in the publication’s winter edition. Prudential ranked #22.

2010 Ethical Leadership Conference to Address Ethical Leadership in Today’s Business Environment

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST

The Institute for Ethical Leadership at Rutgers Business School, The International Journal of Disclosure and Governance and Prudential Financial are co-sponsoring the 2010 Ethical Leadership Conference. The conference theme is “Strengthening Public Trust Through Every Generation.” It will focus on the state of ethics in today’s challenging economic climate and the different ways ethics are viewed and expressed by the four generations in the workforce today. It will also provide insight into how business, education, government and nonprofit organizations can develop a framework to strengthen employee and public trust.

Take Advantage of Unique Tax Planning Strategies

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:00:00 EST

NEWARK, N.J., March 15, 2010 - This tax season provides some unique planning opportunities for retirement and financial planning purposes, according to Robert Fishbein, a vice president in Prudential Financial’s (NYSE:PRU) Tax Department.

Prudential Investments names Matthew Hunter as Western regional account manager of IODC Group

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

NEWARK, N.J.— Prudential Investments has named Matthew Hunter as Western regional account manager in its Investment-Only Defined Contribution (IODC) group. In this role, Hunter is responsible for working with advisors, platforms and consultants to enhance their retirement-focused capabilities and services. Prudential Investments is the mutual fund family of Prudential Financial Inc. (NYSE: PRU) and offers funds across a range of asset classes and sectors, including equity, fixed income, real estate and specialty securities.

Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services Launches Industry’s First Research and Development Laboratory; Introduces New Tools for Affiliate Network

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST

AUSTIN, Texas, March 08, 2010 - Prudential Real Estate and Relocation Services, Inc., a Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU) company, one of the largest networks of real estate brokers in the U.S., announced at its annual convention today the launch of the real estate industry’s first research and development laboratory exclusively focused on building a new generation of tools for real estate professionals.

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT OF THE WEEK

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST

Americans need to assess the possibility that they may incur out-of-pocket health care costs that are significantly higher than average, says Malcolm Cheung, vice president of Long Term Care for Prudential. And a new study conducted by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College and underwritten by Prudential concurs.