Life
Belgium reacts swiftly to MiFID II ruling
MiFID II, arguably one of the most far-reaching pieces of financial legislation to hit European shores in recent decades, is already beginning to have a direct impact in some corners of the Continent.
FPI courts Indian expat clients as part of wider
Friends Provident International is targeting non-resident Indians as part of a wider focus on specific expat client groups following the recent appointment of Philip Cernik as head of global expat propositions.
friends life to receive offers to buy lombard
Friends Life is getting closer to selling its Luxembourg-based Lombard International Assurance business, with an imminent offer on the cards.
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.