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Insurance Distribution Directive framework finalised
The details of the Insurance Distribution Directive (IDD), which is designed to boost the cross-border trade of insurance products, have been finalised.
Woodford tops August UK fund sales charts as ETFs surge
Market volatility is prompting investors to favour a familiar name as CF Woodford Equity Income topped The Share Centre sales chart for the third month running.
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Axa names senior cross-border investments strategist
Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM) has appointed Laurent Clavel as a senior international economist within its research and investment strategy team led by Eric Chaney.
Friends Life and Aviva merger probed by FCA
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating unusual increases in share price prior to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life, according to reports.
FPI chief leaves insurer after two months
The chief executive of Aviva-owned Friends Provident International has moved to Singapore-based insurer Great Eastern after just two months in the role.