Companies | 5 Mar 18

The parent company of investment platform Transact has been admitted to the London Stock Exchange’s main market for listed securities.

Alternatives | 2 Mar 18

Nedbank Private Wealth is changing its managing director, Prudential appoints a chief risk officer and HSBC names its head of financial crime risk transformation for the Isle of Man and Channel Islands.

Africa | 2 Mar 18

Axa, Metlife and Zurich have taken some of the top spots among the 100 most valuable insurance brands of 2018, but China is the most dominant country with its companies taking four of the top 10 slots.

Companies | 2 Mar 18

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has declared discretionary fund management firm Beaufort Securities and its clearing arm, Beaufort Asset Clearing Services, insolvent.

Equities | 2 Mar 18

Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will introduce import duties on steel and aluminium is being described as a how-to move on triggering a stock sell-off, with industry-heavy funds and indices set to suffer from the protectionist move.