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Investment | news 7 May 15
Axa Wealth Int’l posts Q1 growth amid ‘challenging’ market
Axa Wealth International has seen funds under management grow by nearly £0.5bn throughout the first quarter of 2015, as the wider Axa Wealth group records across-the-board growth.
Old Mutual Int’l appoints Steve Hickman as Singapore head
Old Mutual International has promoted Steve Hickman to head of region and chief executive in Singapore and South East Asia to replace Craig Ellis, who resigned in March.
Platform One to offer expat-friendly AIM IHT service
Platform One and Stellar Asset Management have partnered to offer the “first” AIM inheritance tax service available on a UK platform.
Investment | news 6 May 15
Australia and New Zealand QROPS risk HMRC delisting
Overseas pensions in Australia and New Zealand could lose QROPS status after a letter sent by HM Revenue & Customs forced all schemes to ensure that policyholders can only access benefits before the age of 55 in the same circumstances as a UK pension.
Evolution needed for offshore industry to thrive, says Axa
UK offshore life companies and advisers both need to evolve to maximise offshore bond sales by 2020, said Axa’s Simon Willoughby.