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Zurich’s former boss Martin Senn commits suicide
Martin Senn, the former chief executive of Zurich Insurance Group who only stepped down in December, has killed himself, the company said.
Investment | news 31 May 16
Alliance Trust shares climb as merger talks revealed
Scottish-based investment firm Alliance Trust has announced it has entered talks with RIT Capital Partners on a merger of the two companies.
Tax & Regulation | news 31 May 16
Isle of Man offers new banking licences to trusts and HNWs
The Isle of Man has begun accepting applications for a new banking licence aimed at non-retail deposit takers, which can be issued to high net worth individuals or new business startups.
BRICs still a viable investment theme, says Goldman Sachs
BRIC nations should still form up to 50% of any broad emerging markets exposure, said Kathryn Koch, head of global portfolio solutions at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Technology | news 27 May 16
Half of UK advisers offer clients 24hr portfolio access
Half of UK financial advisers now offer their clients 24-hour access to their investment portfolios, more than double the number that provided the same service last year, according to a new report by ratings and research agency Financial Express (FE).