Life
Pension liberation and massive tax traps
The UK Budget 2014 saw huge changes in pensions, which on the face of it offer greater freedom to do what clients want with their retirement funds. Gary Boal sets out his reasons why QROPS remain attractive.
Taking life to the next level An interview
In his first year as CEO for Zurich Global Life’s Middle East operation, Jawed Barna has wasted no time in capitalising on the multitude of opportunities in this still largely untapped region.
skandia intl q1 sales down
Skandia International’s gross sales for cross border business were down 5% in the first quarter of this year, to £427m from £449m in Q1 2013.
axa wealth intl see rise portfolio bond assets
Axa Wealth International grew offshore assets in the first quarter of this year in spite of “many challenges” continuing in the post RDR environment.
Standard Life annuity sales fall by half
Standard Life’s UK annuity sales dropped 50% following the changes announced in the Spring Budget, but the number of customers in Asia and emerging markets grew 5% in the first quarter of this year.