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Qrops market suffers big hit, further falls expected
The number of Qrops transfers in the last financial year dropped to the lowest level since 2010/11 and is expected to fall further on the back of the UK Government’s 25% charge, as the amount of money accessed via the pensions freedoms hits a record high.
Zurich Int’l Life adds simplified investment plan to UAE range
Zurich International Life has launched Simple Wealth, a new simplified investment plan that the company says provides an easy way for consumers in the United Arab Emirates to manage and grow their wealth.
OMI unveils offshore bond for Middle East and Africa
Life insurer Old Mutual International (OMI) has launched an offshore bond for advisers in the Middle East and Africa as part of a revamp of its global offshore bond range.
UK platform inquiry a ‘red herring’ says Novia CEO Vasilieff
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) inquiry into online platforms risks focusing on the wrong issues and could fail to yield a good result for clients, according to industry expert and Novia chief executive Bill Vasilieff.
Smith & Williamson unveils Artificial Intelligence equity fund
London-based investment boutique Smith & Williamson has launched a global thematic Artificial Intelligence equity fund.