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South Africa insurer Sanlam buys 49% stakes in Firstglobal AM
Graviton Financial Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of South African insurance giant Sanlam, has acquired a 49% stake in Firstglobal Asset Management for an undisclosed sum.
Retirement | news 18 Jul 16
The UK property downsizing pension delusion
Up to three million people of working age in the UK who plan to use the value of their home to fund their retirement could be headed for a shock, says Royal London.
Tax & Regulation | news 18 Jul 16
Altmann quits as UK pension minister, calls for more reform
Ros Altmann has stepped down as UK pensions minister with a call for the new British government led by Theresa May to address some of the major policy reforms needed to ensure pensions meet the challenges facing retirees in the future.
Best Practice | news 18 Jul 16
AES Int’l granted chartered status by UK’s CII
UK-headquartered AES International, which provides financial advice to expats across the Middle East, has been granted corporate chartered financial planner status by the UK’s Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
Middle East | news 18 Jul 16
Abu Dhabi Global Market signs closer ties with China
Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FRSA) has signed two agreements with China to improve collaboration and cooperation.