SFC licence jump linked to rise in private bankers in HK
Advisers suspect the influx of applications for intermediary licences in Hong Kong is due to an increase in private bankers and asset managers in the region.
Insurance Distribution Directive framework finalised
The details of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), which is designed to boost the cross-border trade of insurance products, have been finalised.
Investment | 1 Sep 15
Five market plays following the summer sell-off
Hargreaves Lansdown’s Laith Khalaf and Axa Wealth’s Adrian Lowcock on which markets to invest in and how to access them.
Friends Life and Aviva merger probed by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating unusual increases in share price prior to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life, according to reports.
FPI chief leaves insurer after two months
The chief executive of Aviva-owned Friends Provident International has moved to Singapore-based insurer Great Eastern after just two months in the role.