Allianz acquires Nigerian insurer

Germany’s Allianz has completed the acquisition of Ensure Insurance in Nigeria, taking its presence up to 17 countries across Africa.

Getting Under the Skin of Pension Transfers – the importance of explaining risk

Investment | news 18 Jul 18

Income portfolios jump up the risk spectrum

Intermediaries are being urged to focus on total returns as the low-yield environment pushes income portfolios into higher risk categories.

Best Practice | news 18 Jul 18

How to advise a divorcee

Divorce is not a new phenomenon but few couples are taking financial steps to protect themselves – what role can an adviser play in reaching the happiest outcome?

Cold-calling ban questioned as gov’t plans ‘swifter’ launch

Industry | news 18 Jul 18

UAE advisers may be next for a cold-calling ban

Financial advisers in the Emirates could be caught in a ban on telesales, if a ruling by the country’s property regulator is copied for financial services.

Best Practice | news 18 Jul 18

Are advisers overlooking a huge client pool?

Women are getting wealthier but remain reluctant investors. Shifting the tone of financial conversations with female clients could open up a massive and under-served demographic for advisers.

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