People Moves | 21 Feb 12
blackrock loses faith in lyttleton
Mark Lyttleton is to stand down as the long-time manager of the BlackRock UK Fund, culminating what has been a tough few years for Lyttleton and his investment management reputation.
offshore law firm appleby to open in shanghai
Appleby, which claims to be the worlds largest provider of offshore legal, fiduciary and administration services, has announced plans to open a representative office in Shanghai, its first in mainland China.
SEB rebrands Irish Life International
Irish Life International has been renamed SEB Life International, reflecting its acquisition by Nordic financial services group SEB at the end of August last year.
Profiles & Comment | 21 Feb 12
an appetite for growth
Nils Liljeberg, managing director of SEB Life Ireland, talks about the purchase and rebranding of Irish Life International, his long-term objectives for the company, and the challenges facing the life industry.
United Kingdom | 21 Feb 12
fears rise over unemployment
Confidence among financial advisers in the UK is beginning to rise, according to Skandias latest Adviser Confidence Barometer, but so too are fears over increased unemployment and cuts to government spending.