Industry
Kenya targets Islamic sukuk in financial services push
Kenya has unveiled a new body dedicated to promoting its fledgling Islamic finance industry, as part of a wider strategy to position itself as an International Finance Centre (IFC).
Bupa adds tiered int’l private medical insurance product range
Bupa Global, the international health insurance arm of Bupa, has launched a new range of tiered international private medical insurance (IPMI) products for UK businesses.
Leeds wealth manager buys London advice firm
Leeds-based wealth manager The Private Office (TPO) has acquired PQR Financial Planning, a firm of financial planners based in London, in a move that bucks the trend for large restricted advice firms to swallow smaller, independent players.
Provisca targets ‘stable of great brands’ within five years
In the wake of launching Provisca, founders Bryan Low and Nigel Watson talk about the challenges facing the offshore market and how they cater to the financial services ‘trinity’ of product providers, IFAs and clients.
Aisa Int’l embarks on new strategy starting with Czech branch
UK financial planning firm Aisa International has set up a branch in the Czech Republic following its registration as a Mifid tied agent, as part of the firm’s ambitious plans to set up further such branches in future.