Sanlam

Investment | 27 Feb 17

The Sanlam’s Group’s investment arm is to partner with a financial technology specialist to launch an investment service that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to deliver targeted returns with the lowest risk of loss.

Companies | 20 Dec 16

The chief executive of Aegon Central & Eastern Europe is to retire in 2017, with the Dutch insurer announcing additional senior leadership changes. First Names Group has a new managing director of its Singapore business, while Amundi has appointed a deputy director to oversee the merger with Pioneer Investments.

Africa | 16 Nov 16

South African financial services group, Sanlam has acquired bigger stakes in two Indian insurance companies, following recent regulatory changes that allow up to 49% foreign shareholding in insurance companies in the country.

People Moves | 1 Nov 16

Prudential has nabbed its new chief executive of insurance from Aegon, leaving the Dutch insurer to appoint a new chief financial officer. Deutsche Bank has appointed a global head for its alternative funds business.

Companies | 13 Oct 16

Sanlam UK is to set up a new division encompassing its discretionary fund management and financial advice divisions and launch a partnership initiative for advice firms to join the group in a move that challenges St James’s Place’s existing model.