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PraxisIFM boosts Middle East growth with acquisition
Channel Islands-based financial services group PraxisIFM has acquired fiduciary and accounting company Balmor Management, as the firm looks to grow its presence in the Middle East.
North America | news 30 Aug 16
Axa wins landmark US court case over ‘exorbitant fees’
Axa has won a landmark court case in the US against investors who accused the French insurer of charging excessive fees on variable annuity products.
Retirement | news 30 Aug 16
UK advisers expect post-Brexit business boom
More than half of financial advisers (53%) in the UK expect an increase in the number of clients specifically seeking Brexit-related financial planning advice, research from Prudential shows.
Best Practice | news 30 Aug 16
Australian regulator publishes digital advice guide
The Australian corporate regulator has released formal guidance on providing robo-advice or other forms of digital advice to retail clients in order to help the growing band of start-ups and fintech companies entering the field.
People Moves | news 30 Aug 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Axa, Noah, Schroders
Axa Asia has appointed a regional chief risk officer, while Chinese wealth manager Noah has made changes to its senior executive team. A fund manager is to depart Schroders, with Legg Mason bolstering its international product team in Australia.