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People Moves | news 11 Feb 16
PEOPLE MOVES: BlueBay AM, Ascot Lloyd, Knadel…
BlueBay Asset Management has strengthened its high yield team; while Ascot Lloyd has nabbed the former chief executive of Cofunds for a non-executive role. Knadel and the JFSC announced board appointments and Barclays named a new chief operating officer.
Health & Protection | news 11 Feb 16
Axa bets on emerging market insurance growth
Axa Group has launched a global initiative to reach the middle class of tomorrow by accelerating the development of its emerging customer insurance offering across high-growth markets.
Zurich posts sharp drop in 2015 profit, Greco starts in March
Zurich Insurance Group has posted what its own chief executive has called a “disappointing” set of results, recording a 37% drop in operating profit for 2015.
ETF binge buyers face hangover
European equity ETFs saw record inflows in 2015, according to Morningstar data. However, given the recent falls in share prices, it has now turned out these ETF investors only joined the party once the happy hour was over.
Tax & Regulation | news 11 Feb 16
UK targets trust-based pension schemes for improvement
Trust-based schemes are being called on to improve their transparency and accountability following HM Treasury’s latest consultation on pension transfers and early exit charges.