Robbie is a former editor for International Adviser, covering global news stories about the financial services industry. He joined Last Word Media in October 2018 after nearly two years working at a group of private banking publications, firstly as a reporter then as assistant editor.
Why are South African advice firms so eager for M&A deals?
One industry commentator expects at least a couple of ‘significant’ deals
UK financial services group buys Cambridge advice firm
Company says it will ‘remain acquisitive’
Blackrock expands distribution deal with fintech firm
To increase number of private market products available to wealth managers across Emea, Apac and Latam
South African firm sells life business to Sanlam for ZAR100m
Deal is in line with ‘the company’s strategy and stated intention to dispose of its insurance cluster’
UAE asset manager to roll out digital wealth platform
Firm ‘identified a significant market opportunity’ to cater for ‘underserved’ affluent investors