Companies
deVere Group ‘under attack’ in S Africa, says CEO Green
deVere Group founder and chief executive Nigel Green has said that his financial advisory firm is “under attack in South Africa” following a series of alarming events aimed at discrediting the group.
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BlackRock has hired former chancellor George Osborne for a part-time role. Pimco has named a head of Asia Pacific and head of US global wealth management, while Manulife Asset Management has appointed a chief executive for Thailand.
South African IFA firm kicks off adviser internship programme
Cape Town-headquartered IFA firm Carrick Wealth has launched an internship programme for university graduates as part of the Carrick Development Academy (CDA) Graduate Programme.
deVere launches private bank following St Lucia acquisition
deVere Group, one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations, has launched its own private bank on the Caribbean island of St Lucia.
Zurich cuts 240 jobs from UK under restructure plan
Life insurer Zurich is set to cut 240 jobs in the UK as part of its ongoing business restructure.