Regions
Strong pension business helps SJP net inflows rise to £2bn in Q1
UK-based wealth manager St James’s Place (SJP) has reported net inflows of £1.99bn in the first quarter of 2017, bringing assets under management (AUM) to nearly £80bn, helped by solid growth in its pensions business.
Bangladesh life market forecast to grow by $1.5bn
Bangladesh’s life insurance market is likely to expand by $1.5bn (£1.2bn,€1.4bn) in the next three to four years, according to Chris Townsend, MetLife’s Asia president.
ANALYSIS: The European funds to back if bank rally continues
European shares have rallied strongly on the outcome of the first round of France’s presidential election, but which funds stand to do best from the change in sentiment towards the region?
Best Practice | 24 Apr 17
How the Qrops levy will impact UAE pension planning
Old Mutual Wealth’s David Denton talks about how the shock 25% Qrops charge imposed by the UK last month will affect retirement planning in the UAE.
Middle East | 24 Apr 17
Abu Dhabi banker probed by Italy over 1MDB scandal
Italian prosecutors are investigating a former Emirati sovereign wealth fund official over allegations of insider trading in UniCredit shares in the Malaysian 1MDB scandal, which has led to a crackdown of a number Swiss banks.