Companies
Aviva launches 280-strong Singapore advice business
The UK-headquartered insurer has set up a financial advisory firm in Singapore called Aviva Financial Advisers, offering advice on a full range of life, health, general insurance, and investment products.
DeVere Acuma plans UAE expansion, pulls PIC brand
The deVere Group has announced that it will incorporate its Professional Investment Consultants (PIC) Middle East business into its deVere Acuma operation in the UAE as part of a strategic plan to expand across the region.
Robeco sets up Singapore office
Netherlands-based Robeco has opened a new office in Singapore for sales and client servicing and, separately in Asia, New York Life Investment Management is opening a Japan sales office.
First Names Group acquires Nautilus
First Names Group has received regulatory approval to acquire trust and corporate services provider Nautilus Trust Company in Jersey, Hong Kong and London.
South Africa insurer Sanlam buys 49% stakes in Firstglobal AM
Graviton Financial Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of South African insurance giant Sanlam, has acquired a 49% stake in Firstglobal Asset Management for an undisclosed sum.