People Moves | 3 Mar 16

Schroders courted a little controversy this week with the appointment of its new board chairman. Zurich Insurance named a new chief underwriting officer in Asia Pacific, while Legal & General Investment Management created a new head of product role.

Life | 3 Mar 16

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has raised concerns over the transparency of exit and penalty charges found in the closed-book life insurance policies of six insurance firms, including Old Mutual and Prudential.

Life | 3 Mar 16

Allianz Worldwide Care, part of the giant Allianz Group, has launched a health insurance programme for expats and nationals living in Lebanon.

Retirement | 3 Mar 16

The number of Australian Qrops recognised by HM Revenue & Customs has leapt to more than 100 schemes in its latest updated list.

Macro Views | 3 Mar 16

Investor fear is out of whack with actual economic fundamentals and a sustainable rebound won’t happen until one of three broad shifts occurs, argues Christophe Donay, head of asset allocation and macro research at Pictet Wealth Management.