FPI brand will live on after Aviva merger
Friends Provident International, a major player in the Asia and the Middle East markets, will emerge from its takeover by UK insurance giant Aviva largely unscathed, according to Chris Wei, Aviva’s Asia chairman.
Canada Life prepares for IHT changes with ‘unique’ product
Canada Life has launched what it describes as a “unique” estate planning product to protect overseas investors and owners of large estates against inheritance tax liabilities.
Alternatives | 27 May 15
Aberdeen bolts on second alternatives business in two months
Aberdeen Asset Management has agreed to acquire private equity and real assets manager FLAG Capital Management as part of an ongoing bid to scale up its presence in the alternatives space.
Lofoton adds ex-Franklin Templeton manager to European fund team
Boutique fund manager Lofoton Asset Management has appointed an ex-Franklin Templeton portfolio manager to its EI Sturdza Strategic Europe Value Fund team.
Amundi launches first dollar FRN ETF in Europe
Amundi has launched the first ETF in Europe offering exposure to US dollar denominated floating rate notes.