Sanlam
Sanlam UK acquires £60m financial planner firm
Sanlam UK has continued its expansion by acquiring financial planning firm Grennan Advisers, adding £60m of assets under management (AUM).
PEOPLE MOVES: Investec, Ascot Lloyd, Expacare
Investec’s top management is undergoing a generational changing of the guard, Ascot Lloyd has secured an industry heavyweight for its investment committee and medical insurance provider Expacare is bolstering its distribution and marketing.
Advisory firm launches ‘aggressive’ African growth strategy
Sanlam Private Wealth (SPW), is adopting an “aggressive growth strategy” according to Africa managing director Shane Tremeer.
Sanlam acquires Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company
In a move to expand its visibility in east Africa, Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM) has acquired Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company for a purchase price of $6.5m.
PEOPLE MOVES: VAM, StanChart, Sanlam
Vam’s new group development director comes with strong Zurich credentials, while Standard Chartered has rejigged its management team after a member announced her retirement and Sanlam UK has added a portfolio manager to its London office.

