Zurich cuts 240 jobs from UK under restructure plan
Life insurer Zurich is set to cut 240 jobs in the UK as part of its ongoing business restructure.
People Moves | 20 Jan 17
PEOPLE MOVES: Fidelity Intl, StanChart, US SEC
Fidelity International has named a country head of China, while Standard Chartered in Hong Kong has made a raft of senior appointments following the resignation announcement of the bank’s chief executive. The US Securities and Exchange Commission has confirmed more departures ahead of the presidential inauguration.
Impax AM sees Asia environmental opportunities
Impax Asset Management can see opportunities in Asia but the lack of clarity on environmental issues from the new US president means a growth outlook for environment-themed investing is difficult, said Ian Simm, Impax Asset Management’s London-based chief executive.
SEB Life Intl targets European growth after Nordic dominance
Having uprooted and moved lock, stock and barrel from Sweden to Dublin in June 2015, SEB Life International’s managing director Peder Nateus has embraced both local high-contact sports and the life insurer’s focus on Europe.
US signs cross-border cooperation agreement with Hong Kong
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered into a memorandum of understanding on cross-border cooperation with the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).