Europe
IFGL completes IOMA wealth book transfer
The book of business totals circa 2,000 policies and an AUM of over £400m
European financial associations call for ‘thorough’ safeguards on financial data access
The financial services industry has ‘repeatedly raised concerns’
GSB launches early stage business fund for EMEA market
Beth Bell has joined to run the fund
Aviva agrees to buy Direct Line in £3.6bn deal – industry reaction
The deal sees 129.7 pence per Direct Line share in cash
Investors patience ‘may wear thin’ amid French government collapse
Political infighting is likely until a new election can be called next July