Asset management chiefs share six industry concerns for 2018
The asset and wealth management industry is about to usher in a period of disruption, with cyber security threats a big concern, chief executives across the sector have warned.
Africa
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Old Mutual hit with US lawsuit
South Africa-headquartered Old Mutual has confirmed it is facing a legal claim related to “pre-existing plc head office legacy items relating to previously disposed US assets”.
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Sanlam to take over Moroccan insurer in $1bn deal
Sanlam will take full control of Morocco’s Saham Finances for $1.05bn, and is actively looking for other acquisitions that will make it “number one, two or three” in the markets in which it operates.
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Panama Papers help S Africa disclosure scheme hit ZAR3.3bn
South African taxpayers have fessed up to unauthorised foreign assets and income worth ZAR3.3bn (£200m, $278m, €224m), some with links to the Panama Papers, under the country’s special voluntary disclosure programme (SVDP).
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Carrick Wealth takes another step on 2020 roadmap
Financial adviser Carrick Wealth has opened an office in Malawi as part of an ambitious plan to open five further offices across Africa in the next 24 months.
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Life companies among most valuable insurance brands
Axa, Metlife and Zurich have taken some of the top spots among the 100 most valuable insurance brands of 2018, but China is the most dominant country with its companies taking four of the top 10 slots.
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Chinese conglomerate buys $52m stake in Brazil wealth manager
Chinese insurance and investment group Fosun has added wealth management to its operations after announcing it is to acquire a Brazilian wealth manager for $52m (£37.3m, €42.3m).
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South Africa budget increases wealth tax
South Africa’s finance minister has announced an increase in estate duty from 20% to 25% for those with properties worth ZAR30m (£1.8m, $2.7m, €2.1m), a move a legal expert says will have a “significant effect” on the nation’s wealthy.
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S Africa advisers want ‘cool heads to prevail’ post-Zuma
The resignation of South Africa’s embattled president Jacob Zuma is a positive step for the country’s economy, but advisers warn the change of guard does not guarantee success for the struggling nation.
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Bitcoin to become ‘significant feature’ in modern day divorce
The rise of cryptocurrency, and in particular Bitcoin, means divorcing couples may use the currency to hide their wealth from one another, warns a family law expert.
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The story of a young financial planner firm in South Africa
A volatile political landscape, constant regulatory upheaval and a recent economic downgrade to junk status are just some of the many challenges an adviser must overcome when setting up a new financial planning firm in South Africa.
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Offshore specialist in Middle East and Africa expansion
Offshore financial services specialist Ocorian is to acquire ABAX, an integrated advisory, corporate and business services provider based in Mauritius.