Australian regulator moves to enforce ‘client first’ rule
The Australian corporate regulator has decided to prosecute a financial advisory business for alleged breaches of a new law which requires firms to ensure their advisers put the interests of clients first.
Great Eastern sells Vietnam business to FWD Group
FWD Group, the insurance arm of Asia-based Pacific Century Group, has secured regulatory approval to buy Great Eastern Life’s Vietnamese business for S$48.2bn (£24.5bn, $35.6bn, €32.3bn).
Lombard International Assurance opens office in Paris
Lombard International Assurance has opened a representative office in Paris as part of its ongoing plans to further develop its cross-border presence in multiple markets around the world.
Kames launches offshore version of diversified growth fund
Kames Capital is launching a Dublin-domiciled version of the Kames Diversified Growth Fund, in order to bring the strategy to a wider audience.
ANALYSIS: The other side of the Brexit coin
As the Brexit vote looms the focus is on what it will mean for Britain, but there is another side to this coin.