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PEOPLE MOVES: Axa Group, Nikko AM, Adams Street Partners, PGIM
In a move to simplify its operating model the AXA group has made several new senior appointments, Nikko Asset Management has appointed a new EMEA chief executive and PGIM investments has named a new global chief marketing officer.
Best Practice | 14 Nov 17
Back office technology seen key to future IFA growth
Financial advisers need a robust back office technology system to boost the confidence of regulators in their client service approach and manage the growing pool of data in their business, said Ben Lester, head of sales for Praemium.
Tighter offshore trust and tax regulation in budget says RSM
A potentially misconceived public perception of offshore trusts and tax law is putting pressure on chancellor Philip Hammond to further tighten regulations in the upcoming UK budget, according to experts from consulting firm RSM.
Aviva acquires Irish insurer Friends First
Aviva is now the largest composite insurer in Ireland following a deal to acquire Friends First Life Assurance Company for €130m (£116m, $151m).
Latest news | 14 Nov 17
STM chief executive released from bail, shares resume trading
STM Group chief executive Alan Kentish, has been released from police bail in Gibraltar without charge, while simultaneously STM subsidiaries have come under regulatory scrutiny.