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FPI deal helps Aviva to boost Asian growth
UK insurance giant Aviva said overall operating profit from its life and general insurance and health businesses across Asia grew to £238m in 2015, up from £85m the previous year, in part due to a big contribution by Friends Provident International.
People Moves | news 10 Mar 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Aviva, Deutsche Bank, PwC…
Aviva has announced two changes in its General Insurance division; while Deutsche Bank has appointed a chief country officer for Luxembourg. PwC has named a new global chairman, with Jersey Finance establishing a greater London presence.
Macro Views | news 10 Mar 16
Survey: Investors want transparency
Both retail and institutional investors agree that financial professionals are falling short on the related issues of transparency and fees, according to a CFA Institute survey report.
Smart IM adds clean share classes to Smartfund range
Smart Investment Management, a wholly-owned subsidiary of platform technology provider Praemium, has added clean share classes to its Smartfund 80% Protected range.
Barings to become giant global fund after MassMutual mergers
MassMutual, a major US-based mutual life insurance company, has announced a $260bn (£183bn) merger of four asset management affiliates which will be combined under the Barings brand.