Sanlam
Sanlam acquires majority stake in PineBridge East Africa
Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM) has reached an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kenya-based asset manager PineBridge Investments East Africa Limited (PIEAL).
Investment | 27 Feb 17
Sanlam to launch artificial intelligence investment service
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.
PEOPLE MOVES: Aegon, First Names Group, Amundi
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.
Sanlam increases stakes in two Indian insurance companies
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
PEOPLE MOVES: Prudential, Aegon, Deutsche Bank
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.