Africa
Old Mutual sells majority stake in Nedbank
Old Mutual will reduce its 54% stake in South African lender Nedbank to 19.9% as part of its ongoing plans to restructure and separate its business.
Analysis: South Africa’s commission conundrum continues
Upfront commission remains a burning issue in South Africa, as the nation’s financial advice sector awaits the regulator’s next move following the signing of the ‘Twin Peaks’ legislation into law.
Trust acquisition adds Asia presence to $95bn offshore specialist
Bermuda-based Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son will establish an Asia presence following its acquisition of Deutsche Bank’s Global Trust Solutions (GTS) business.
Guernsey waives promoter licences for over 100 territories
Investment promoters from a host of countries and territories will no longer have to obtain a licence from the Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) if their main place of business is in one of more than 100 jurisdictions.
South Africa’s Sanlam Life buys Barclays-owned consulting arm
South Africa-headquartered Sanlam Life Insurance has agreed to buy Barclays Bank owned subsidiary Absa Consultants and Actuaries (ACA) for R285m (£16.1m, $21.4m).