North America
Beechwood acquires Old Mutual Bermuda
Beechwood Bermuda, a provider of international investment plans, has completed its acquisition of Old Mutual (Bermuda), which had insurance and investment products with over $1bn in assets.
ANALYSIS: US equity tea leaves do not make for easy reading
Like any good rollercoaster, global equity markets had, by the end of the year, returned pretty much to where they started, while at the same time leaving investors somewhat shaken and a little nauseous for all the ups and downs along the way.
Sun Life closes part of wealth product range
Sun Life Financial International, part of Canada’s giant Sun Life Financial Inc, said it will no longer accept new applications for two of its key wealth products — Sun Secured Advantage Plus and Sun Investor.
Value Partners links with Aston for US launch
Value Partners Hong Kong plans to increase its presence in the US through the launch of the Aston/Value Partners Asia Dividend Fund.
Macro Views | 17 Dec 15
All eyes turn to Fed’s next steps and China’s response
Markets have welcomed confirmation of the widely expected first interest rate rise since the financial crisis, but all eyes have quickly turned to focus on what comes next.