Ireland
Investment | 19 Jan 17
New plans for KBI Global Investors after Amundi deal
The ins and outs of KBI Global Investors’ recent tie-up with Amundi and the mutual benefits of the new ownership structure, as explained by director Geoff Blake.
Pioneer suspends two fixed income fund managers
Global asset management firm Pioneer Investments, has suspended two top fixed income fund managers at its Dublin-based operation, industry sources have confirmed.
Canada Life Int’l ‘fills gap in market’ with new Dublin bond
Canada Life International has extended the availability of capital redemption bond (CRB) options to its Dublin-based trust products offered by Canada Life International Assurance (Ireland).
Ireland told a French-style wealth tax will raise just €22m
Ireland’s controversial plans to impose a wealth tax on its super-rich, similar to other European countries such as France and Spain, may yield just €22m (£18.6m, $23.2m), according to a study by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
Axa Insurance Ireland fined for adviser competency breaches
The Central Bank of Ireland has fined Axa Insurance €675,000 (£567,263, $747,860) for failing to ensure that staff members advising on retail products were appropriately supervised.