People Moves | 10 Aug 15
Hargreaves Lansdown poaches CFO from IG Group
UK advice firm Hargreaves Lansdown has poached IG Group’s chief financial officer just weeks after the financial spread-betting firm’s chief executive announced his retirement.
Profiles & Comment | 10 Aug 15
The running man: Fund manager profile with Investec
As far as Investec’s Clyde Rossouw is concerned, active management is about going the distance rather than sprinting to the line.
Retirement | 7 Aug 15
UK pension scams ‘evolving and increasing’ – Citizens Advice
A growing number of over 55s are being targeted by increasingly complicated pension scams following April’s reforms, including an “evolution” towards investment-based cons, says UK consumer service charity Citizens Advice.
Profiles & Comment | 7 Aug 15
Segmentation: Technical briefing with FPI
Policy segmentation is often used on single premiums but the benefits can also apply in the context of regular policies, so choosing a provider that can offer this at outset ensures flexibility is available if needed.
Middle East | 6 Aug 15
Dubai regulator signs info sharing deal with Australia
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have entered a memorandum of understanding to “share information and cooperate in the supervision of financial institutions”.