M&A Deals
PraxisIFM boosts Middle East growth with acquisition
Channel Islands-based financial services group PraxisIFM has acquired fiduciary and accounting company Balmor Management, as the firm looks to grow its presence in the Middle East.
Quilter Cheviot plans active role in industry consolidation
Having Old Mutual as its parent provides London-headquartered discretionary fund manager Quilter Cheviot with a great deal of opportunity, said chief executive David Loudon, particularly when it comes to acquisitions.
Legal & General sells Cofunds to Aegon
Legal & General Group has sold its investment platform Cofunds to Dutch insurer Aegon.
Old Mutual sells Italian business to Cinven for €278m
Old Mutual Wealth has agreed to sell its Italian business to European private equity firm Cinven for €278m (£236m, $308m).
MetLife net income down 94% after variable annuity review
US insurance giant MetLife reported a drop in net income of 94% to $64m (£48m, €57m) for the second quarter after bringing forward an annual review of its variable annuities business as it looks to offload a substantial part of its US retail business.
