Industry

Europe | 10 Nov 17

HSBC Life Assurance (Malta) has entered into a portfolio transfer agreement with Lombard International Assurance to sell part of one of its insurance portfolios for €1 (£0.89, $1.16).

Companies | 10 Nov 17

Isle of Man-based The Qrops Bureau has rebranded as QB Partners to reflect the broader scope of technical support it offers to financial advisers and product providers.

Best Practice | 10 Nov 17

The UK Government is committed to banning pension cold calling and will bring forward draft legislation for scrutiny to ban the practice in early 2018, a member of parliament (MP) has confirmed.

Africa | 10 Nov 17

Investec has added life insurance to its banking and investment services offering in South Africa.

Asia | 10 Nov 17

Singapore’s life insurers have reported a strong 2017 sales with three-quarters of Singaporeans now covered.