Industry

Equities | 10 Mar 16

Copia Capital Management, part of the Novia group, is partnering with US ETF provider First Trust Advisors and US-based momentum strategists Dorsey, Wright & Associates to launch two new portfolios in its Smart Beta range, becoming the first proposition to enter the UK adviser market.

Companies | 10 Mar 16

UK insurance giant Aviva said overall operating profit from its life and general insurance and health businesses across Asia grew to £238m in 2015, up from £85m the previous year, in part due to a big contribution by Friends Provident International.

People Moves | 10 Mar 16

Aviva has announced two changes in its General Insurance division; while Deutsche Bank has appointed a chief country officer for Luxembourg. PwC has named a new global chairman, with Jersey Finance establishing a greater London presence.

Platforms | 10 Mar 16

Smart Investment Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of platform technology provider Praemium, has added clean share classes to its Smartfund 80% Protected range.

Companies | 9 Mar 16

MassMutual, a major US-based mutual life insurance company, has announced a $260bn (£183bn) merger of four asset management affiliates which will be combined under the Barings brand.