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Middle East | news 12 Aug 15
Zurich appoints Walter Jopp to new Middle East role
Zurich Global Life has appointed Walter Jopp as head of market management for the Middle East and Africa following Paul Dawson’s move to the UK.
UK Teacher’s Pension highlights QROPS public sector loophole
The UK Teachers’ Pension scheme has advised its members there is a loophole in the current rules surrounding the transfer of public sector pensions that would allow access to certain qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS).
China devalues renminbi for second day
China’s Central Bank has devalued its currency for the second consecutive day, following Tuesday’s biggest depreciation in two decades.
People Moves | news 12 Aug 15
Buxton promoted: Fund buyers react
Richard Buxton is a name that carries much goodwill from UK wealth managers, but following his promotion to chief executive at OMGI there is a fear he could lose focus on day-to-day fund management.
Time is running out to vote for best life company
The International Adviser Readers’ Choice Awards 2015 are only open for a couple more days, giving intermediaries the chance to reward the international life companies that help them offer their clients the best possible proposition.