M&A Deals
simplybiz plans aim float or sale
UK IFA support firm SimplyBiz has appointed corporate finance advisers BDO to consider a flotation or sale of the business.
Axa buys 77 stake in Nigerian insurer
The Axa Group has bought a majority stake in Nigeria based life company, Mansard Insurance.
FM Group merges third IFA firm
FAA Insurance Advisers is to merge into the FM Group, with the former FAA managing director Ross Pays to establish an in-house international tax planning division.
Aviva in talks to buy Friends Life
Aviva is in talks to buy Friends Life in a deal which would make the combined group one of the largest savings and investment groups in the UK.
Blevins Franks acquires French business
Blevins Franks has acquired Siddalls France to "accelerate its growth plans” in the country.