Last month I wrote about the challenges facing the international life insurance industry as it tries to embrace the digital world. I referred to the findings of a comprehensive research study carried out across Asia and the Middle East by Friends Provident International, part of the Aviva Group, which showed that customers and advisers expect…
In Singapore, Aviva Investors has launched two sub-funds of its Luxembourg-domiciled multi-asset products.
Mark Wilson, group chief executive officer at Aviva, said the group’s investment arm continues to make progress on its turnaround, but that redemptions remained ‘too high’.
Customers are the resource upon which the success of every business depends – without them, the business would simply not exist.
Tim Jagger, senior vice-president and portfolio manager for Aviva Investors argues that Asian high yield is a relatively attractive asset class and that it should be an integral part of investors’ portfolios.
Technology is fundamentally reshaping the way we live, both at home and in the workplace. It is difficult for anyone alive today not to be touched by advancements in technology, which play an important role in our everyday activities.
Aviva Investors has forecast British property to return in the order of 8.8% per annum over the next five years.
Friends Provident International has closed its UK offshore bond market operation to new business as part of a restructuring at its Isle of Man headquarters which will result in 33 job losses.
The Financial Conduct Authority is investigating unusual increases in share price prior to Aviva’s merger with Friends Life, according to reports.
The chief executive of Aviva-owned Friends Provident International has moved to Singapore-based insurer Great Eastern after just two months in the role.
Policy segmentation is often used on single premiums but the benefits can also apply in the context of regular policies, so choosing a provider that can offer this at outset ensures flexibility is available if needed.
Axa Investment Managers expects to lose more than two thirds of the €50bn it manages for Friends Life to Aviva Investors following the latter’s acquisition of Friends Life earlier this year.
