Canada Life premiums jump 50% amid soaring fund sales
Canada Life’s second quarter premiums rose by more than 50% compared to the previous year due to a surge in the sale of funds, figures from its parent company Great-West Life show.
Malaysian insurers to target Europe in Islamic finance push
Malaysia’s Islamic insurers are considering a move into Europe by targeting the continent’s growing Muslim population, an expert in Islamic finance has said.
Fixed Income | 22 Aug 16
Gilt yield fall has pushed up duration risk sharply – Kames
With the risk vs reward profile of UK gilts already skewed to the downside further yield falls would be undesirable, according to Kames Capital.
Woodford makes move against bonus culture
Neil Woodford has thrown down the gauntlet to the fund management industry by scrapping bonuses at his self-titled firm.
Emerging Markets | 19 Aug 16
EM currencies set to strengthen – NN Investment Partners
Emerging market currencies are set to strengthen even further despite the significant appreciation from lows this year, said NN Investment Partners.