Industry
Sanlam expands adviser network with Tavistock takeover
Sanlam UK has acquired the advisory arm of Tavistock Investments, taking over its network of 158 advisers and adding £1.5bn ($1.95bn, €1.66bn) to Sanlam’s total assets under advice.
Zurich’s future plans in the Middle East as regulations bite
A 23-year Zurich veteran, Walter Jopp has travelled around the world during his tenure. With roles in the UK, two stints in the US, Hong Kong and now Dubai, he has pretty much seen it all. Jopp talks to International Adviser about the raft of new regulation sweeping through the UAE and how the life company is busy preparing for the future.
VAM launches lower charging clean share class for fund range
Luxembourg-based asset manager VAM Funds has launched a clean share class option for its Ucits fund range.
US life insurance slump shows no signs of abating
American life insurance activity continued its downward trajectory and lost further ground in July, an index measuring the industry’s business levels shows.
Goldman Sachs to sell entire Rothesay Life stake
Goldman Sachs has agreed to sell its remaining stake in UK-based life insurer Rothesay Life to MassMutual Life Insurance and to funds managed or advised by investment firm Blackstone and Singaporean fund management company GIC.