11/16/2016
Aegon leads platform chart while industry sales slump
A survey of 19 platforms put sales for the third quarter of 2016 at £8.6 billion, a drop from £9.6 billion in the second quarter of 2016.
Alternative Investments
11/16/2016
Cushman & Wakefield Acquires DTZ Zadelhoff
The acquisition is testament to our achievements to date, thanks to our committed team and the trust of our clients.
11/16/2016
Aegon hires Atos to deliver its protection business processes
Aegon recently announced that it has hired the UK and Ireland arm of Atos to deliver its protection’s business processes
11/15/2016
Aegon chief: Cofunds will give us a competitive edge on pricing
The acquisition will give us the scale that is so critically important in the platform market.
11/15/2016
These two life insurers are still undervalued
Even though most analysts were predicting a market crash if he was elected, stocks have done nothing but rally since the news last week.
11/15/2016
OFF3R Unveils Index For Alternative Investment Market
Highlights its position as the place to go to make informed alternative investment decisions
11/15/2016
Chris Rokos Said Seeking $2 Billion to Boost Hedge-Fund AUM
The money manager opened for business in September 2015 but stopped accepting fresh capital at the start of February after raising $3.5 billion.
11/15/2016
MJ Hudson Announces New Acquisitions
Our goal is to build the preeminent advisory and infrastructure business in alternative assets
11/15/2016
Boards must justify chiefs’ pay to staff, says fund manager
Bonuses should make up a much smaller proportion of maximum total pay
11/15/2016
Investors challenge hedge fund fees in era of muted returns
Average management charge fell from 1.45% in 2015 to 1.35% this year, according to EY
11/15/2016
Aviva overhauls protection range following Friends Life buyout
Paul Brencher, managing director of individual protection at Aviva, said the new plans are designed Aviva to allow advisers to meet customers' differing needs and budget.
11/15/2016
BNP Paribas REIM Germany and Cording buy second property for Real Value Fund
The vendor is a joint venture between a fund advised by Tristan Capital Partners LLP and caleus capital investors.
11/14/2016
Asset managers face corporate governance crackdown
Watchdogs to act on groups that do not meet standards on reporting of range of issues
11/14/2016
Panning for Gold Royal Mint worker stole £133,000 in gold by smuggling up his backside
Despite setting off metal detectors 28 times between December 2014 and March 2015.
11/14/2016
The child benefit trap that costs high earners thousands in retirement
The loophole is hitting new mothers who fail to remember to fill in child benefit forms.
11/14/2016
London Law Firm Snaps Up Rivals Amid Hedge-Fund Shake Up
MJ Hudson agrees to buy Allenbridge and Tower Gate Capital
11/14/2016
Chiene + Tait launch new Inverness office
Former EY Tax Manager Has Joined Chiene + Tait As Director of Private Client and Business Tax
11/14/2016
Generali announces lower operating profit
The results presented confirm the strength of Generali’s business model
11/14/2016
Marsh to Acquire Bluefin Insurance Group from AXA
Under Rob Organ, Bluefin have built a fantastic business and we look forward to welcoming him and his colleagues to the firm.
11/14/2016
Consolidator signals fresh buying spree as assets hit £2bn
The board will continue to execute its strategy of making selective acquisitions and increasing the breadth of AFH’s national footprint