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.
Retirement | 1 Sep 15
Australia edges back after huge HMRC QROPS cull
An Australia-based overseas pension scheme has been added to HM Revenue & Customs’ approved list of qualified recognised overseas pension scheme (QROPS) after the body delisted thousands of schemes in July.
Profiles & Comment | 28 Aug 15
Plain sailing: Intermediary profile with Blacktower
Now at the helm of Blacktower, John Westwood is steering the wealth management business into new international markets, sailing steadily on-course in a rapidly changing market.
Investment | 27 Aug 15
Old Mutual Int’l sees surge in trade after China market chaos
Old Mutual International has seen the trading volume on its platform more than double following the recent stock market turbulence in China.