Industry
OMI posts sharp rise in Middle East client inflows
Old Mutual International, the offshore arm of Old Mutual Wealth, has seen striking growth in cash inflows from clients in the Middle East during the first half of 2017, according to interim results posted on Friday.
PEOPLE MOVES: Liontrust, Kames Capital, Legal & General
Liontrust has been unveiled as the new home for two Kames Capital’s fixed income managers, with their alma mater wasting little time in announcing their replacements. Meanwhile, a former OMGI fund manager has reappeared at Legal & General Investment Management.
The challenge to advisers posed by low cost platform rivals
When Vanguard UK announced a 50% reduction in its UK closed-platform fee structure for online clients recently, it certainly caused a stir, says Paul Gambles, managing director of Thailand-based MBMG Group.
Aegon sells Irish and Dutch units as Cofunds boosts results
Dutch insurer Aegon is selling its Irish offshore bond operation and its Netherlands-based advice business, while a strong boost in earnings from platform Cofunds, according to its latest quarterly report.
Tax & Regulation | 10 Aug 17
UK stately home donates Roman artefacts to pay IHT bill
North Yorkshire stately home Castle Howard has donated Roman artwork to the nation in lieu of nearly £5.5m ($7.1m, €6.1m) owed in inheritance tax.