Life
FPI launches adviser academy in the UAE
Friends Provident International (FPI) has launched a financial adviser academy as part of a strategic plan to help support brokers and advisers that distribute its products.
Tan out, Barrows heads Hong Kong after FPI restructure
Charles Barrows has been named the new managing director of Friends Provident International Hong Kong with immediate effect, following a restructure which saw the departure of former Asia chief James Tan.
Lombard International targets Asia with new presence and CEO
Luxembourg and Philadelphia headquartered Lombard International is to open offices in Hong Kong and Singapore as a “significant” next step in its global expansion plans, under a new chief executive for the Asia region.
Beechwood acquires Old Mutual Bermuda
Beechwood Bermuda, a provider of international investment plans, has completed its acquisition of Old Mutual (Bermuda), which had insurance and investment products with over $1bn in assets.
Senior life execs predict extensive regulatory change in UAE
At an International Adviser roundtable in Dubai, life companies agreed one thing is certain, large scale regulatory change for the region is in the air.