M&A Deals
Eilan agrees deal to buy SFM Europe
Global corporate services provider Elian has agreed terms to purchase SFM Europe in a deal that will see more than €1trn of assets under administration added to its books.
Canada Life Int’l: Life after L&G deal
On 1 July 2015, Canada Life completed its acquisition of Legal & General International Ireland (LGII), Sean Christian, the company’s executive director – offshore and managing director of Canada Life International – talks about the background to the deal and the opportunities it brings.
Friends Life and Aviva merger probed by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating unusual increases in share price prior to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life, according to reports.
Axa rumoured to be looking at sale of UK businesses
French insurer Axa Group may be looking to sell off all of its UK businesses, including Axa Wealth, according to British media reports.
Zurich makes £5.6bn offer for RSA
Zurich Insurance has formally tabled an all cash offer for RSA Insurance valued at £5.6bn ($8.8bn), which the UK-listed firm said it was likely to accept.