Companies
How advisers in the Middle East are getting future ready
As incoming regulation puts paid to the era of expensive and opaque products, advisers are going head to head with the life companies to ensure they are future ready.
High net worth insurance market heats up
Insurer Berkeley Alexander has rolled out enhanced coverage for wealthy clients, while a competitor has launched a travel product aimed at the rich.
Asset manager targeted in criminal investigation
The City of London Police has appealed for information following allegations that the management and staff of Kingsbridge Asset Management, including financial advisers, conspired to defraud a large number of clients.
Schroders’ advised assets drop £3.1bn
The assets Schroders manages of behalf of advisers’ clients has fallen by £3.1bn ($4.3bn, €3.5bn) in the first quarter of the year, according to its latest results.
Vistra acquires international expansion specialist
Financial services provider Vistra is to acquire international expansion services (IES) specialist Radius.