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Aviva turns to Aberdeen Standard and BlackRock for property hires

Asset manager says more appointments will be announced this year at £20bn division

Direct Life joins PDG

‘To better the insurance industry and improve customer outcomes’

Aberdeen Standard takes $13m stake in life insurer

Digitally-focused insurance company eyeing south-east Asia expansion

Russian sovereign wealth fund to boost deals with Saudi Arabia

The fund said last month it was considering investing in Novatek’s Arctic LNG project with Saudi Aramco.

LME progresses new product plans as price providers are announced

The suite of new products has been designed to enhance the LME’s existing offering and to expand into adjacent markets.

Why UK should still appeal to Gulf investors despite Brexit doubts

Savills says value remains in the British market for Middle East based real estate investors

Swiss Re hit by $1bn cat losses in Q4

Swiss Re anticipates claims from the Camp and Woolsey fires in California to be $375 million.

RBC I&TS extends position in Sweden

For this new product, they were looking for an experienced and strong partner both in the Nordic market and in Luxembourg, able to deliver tailor-made solutions to support their long-term growth.

Hargreaves could land £420m from Witan trust

£1.8bn investment trust is the latest to shutter its savings scheme

Brooks Macdonald launches Responsible Investment Service on platforms

Brooks Macdonald continues to expand its pipeline of growth opportunities through further product proposition development, broadening adviser relationships, and identifying opportunities in new or under-served client segments.

Next Stop Jupiter Fund Management

Since the start of the new year, we have seen upticks in the global stock markets, with the FTSE 100 pushing up over 400 points to retest the 7,000 level.

5 Reasons To Invest In European Residency

For many people who choose to invest in a second passport or obtaining a residency permit, safety and stability are key driving factors behind their decision.

Zurich launches first service for deaf clients

Communication with the insurer will be bridged with a video interpreter

Institutional investors plot large property allocations

At least €72.4bn expected to flow into asset class this year

Investcorp, Coller form $1bn European equity fund

The deal also includes fresh capital for any follow-on investments and future investments

Ashmore Reports Negative Investment Performance

"As is typical at such points, there is some moderate underperformance over the shorter term," Ashmore said.

Aberdeen Standard Investments injects $13m in insurer Singapore Life

Last year, Singapore Life was said to acquire the business portfolio of Zurich Life Singapore.

Fund manager Neil Woodford leads push to oust top Kier Group executives

This follows a surprise rights issue before Christmas which flopped, with only 38 per cent of its new shares bought by investors.

Foreigners turn into net sellers of Korean stocks for the first time in 3 yrs in ‘18

By region, investors from the Great Britain net sold 8.8 trillion won in Korea stocks

RBC I&TS appointed depositary and administrator by AMOAI

Japan’s AMOAI recently rebranded from Mizuho Global Alternative Investments and RBC I&TS will also provide depositary, fund administration and transfer agency services to the new RAIF launched by AMOAI.