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Investment | news 9 Feb 17
Openwork to launch discretionary fund management service
Openwork is to launch a discretionary fund management (DFM) service in April that will leverage its investment proposition Omnis, which includes strategies run by groups including Woodford Investment Management, Schroders, and Threadneedle.
North America | news 9 Feb 17
US threatens to revoke passports for unpaid taxes
US citizens with federal tax debt of more than $50,000 (£39,973, €46,830) may have their passports revoked by the State Department, a move that could have a greater impact on Americans living overseas.
GWM to ‘aggressively expand’ UHNW offering as Coady gets going
Guardian Wealth Management is to “aggressively expand” its ultra-high net worth client (UHNW) business, targeting UK residents as part of former deVere UK managing director Mike Coady’s new plans to grow its existing offices around the world in 2017.
Australia’s AMP posts big loss as industry changes hit
Australian insurance giant AMP, which runs the country’s largest financial adviser network, has posted a full year net loss after a big deterioration last year in its core life insurance and income protection business.
Aviva sells 50% stake in French life insurer Antarius
British insurer Aviva has sold its entire stake in France’s Antarius to a Société Général subsidiary but confirmed that it will continue to manage a chunk of its assets.