People Moves | 16 Dec 11

BNP Paribas Group has appointed Vincent Lecomte and Sofia Merlo as co-heads of its wealth management business.

Tax & Regulation | 16 Dec 11

The UK Financial Services Authority has banned and fined a former client adviser at UBS £150,000 for breaching Principle 1 of its code of conduct and failing to act with integrity.

Products | 16 Dec 11

International health insurer Allianz Worldwide Care has launched a medical escort service, to add a transportation option to its coverage of insured individuals who are away from their home countries and require medical evacuation.

Products | 15 Dec 11

Santander Private Banking in Jersey is introducing new, competitive fixed rates and other deposit account options, for use by corporate clients and professional intermediaries.

Europe | 15 Dec 11

Old Mutual, the parent of Skandia International, is to sell its Nordic Skandia businesses to Skandia Liv for £2.1bn, to cut its debt.