Advisers are backing UK equities, says Aegon
A new poll from Aegon UK highlights that a significant portion of UK advisers are riding on UK equities to provide the best return for clients ahead of the snap election.
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What to expect from the last ever Spring Budget
There has been little buzz around the last-ever Spring Budget taking place on 8 March, ahead of triggering Article 50. International Adviser has pulled together views from the industry about what it expects or would like to see addressed when the chancellor takes to the despatch box.
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Mixed responses to UK pension scam consultation
The UK government’s consultation on tackling pension scams received mixed responses, as it acknowledged that the pension freedoms may have contributed to the rise in scams.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Aegon, ATS, CII, Zedra, Lombard Odier
Aegon announces the departure of its UK platform czar following its buyout of Cofunds as Alliance Trust Savings hires an ex-Prudential consultant to the newly-created role of chief operating officer. Zedra appoints a new head of its London office, while on a more tragic note Columbia Threadneedle confirms the death of global equities manager Stephen…
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Aegon to become ‘fully-fledged’ platform after Cofunds buyout
Dutch-headquartered insurer Aegon has moved a step closer to transforming itself from a traditional life company to a “fully-fledged platform business”, after officially completing the purchase of the Cofunds UK platform.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Aegon, First Names Group, Amundi
The chief executive of Aegon Central & Eastern Europe is to retire in 2017, with the Dutch insurer announcing additional senior leadership changes. First Names Group has a new managing director of its Singapore business, while Amundi has appointed a deputy director to oversee the merger with Pioneer Investments.
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PEOPLE MOVES: StanChart, FPI, Aviva
Standard Chartered’s Asean and south Asia chief executive has stepped down with immediate effect. Friends Provident International has appointed a regional sales director for Singapore, while Aviva has hired a tech industry heavy hitter for a new communications role.
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Nine insurers identified as globally systemically important
The Financial Stability Board has named Aegon, Aviva, and Axa among nine global insurance firms identified as systemically important financial institutions (SIFI).
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UK platform sales plummet to lowest point since RDR
Net fund flows via UK platforms fell to £8.6bn ($10.7bn, €10bn) in the third quarter of this year, the lowest level since RDR was introduced in Q1 2013, according to the latest Fundscape Platform Report.
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Ten weird and wonderful insurance policies
People often lump insurance into three categories: car, home, and life. While few would think of the world of insurance as an exciting place, Aegon has put together a list of 10 weird and wonderful insurance policies to brighten, what has been for some, a dreary week.
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PEOPLE MOVES: Prudential, Aegon, Deutsche Bank
Prudential has nabbed its new chief executive of insurance from Aegon, leaving the Dutch insurer to appoint a new chief financial officer. Deutsche Bank has appointed a global head for its alternative funds business.
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HMRC data shows £7.6bn withdrawn since UK pension reforms
Nearly £7.6bn ($9.2bn, €8.5bn) has been paid out of UK pensions since reforms came into effect in April last year, according to the latest figures published by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).