oxenhams role split at skandia
Skandia has split head of proposition marketing Phil Oxenham’s role, appointing “long term employee”, Tom Hawkins, to the position of UK propositions manager.
Skandia has split head of proposition marketing Phil Oxenham’s role, appointing “long term employee”, Tom Hawkins, to the position of UK propositions manager.
Old Mutual has agreed terms to sell its German and Austria Skandia business units to a Cinven and Hannover Re acquisition vehicle for 220m.
A strong QROPS market in Europe and improved portfolio bond sales globally drove a 14% increase in Skandia International’s gross sales over the last year.
International Adviser talks to Skandia Int'l sales director Victor France.
Improved certainty and protection are among five key advantages advisers see for using a trust over a will, according to research from Skandia International.
Chris Ivinson has left Royal Skandia to “pursue other career opportunities”, after eight years during which he was a key figure in building its presence in Singapore.
Most UK advisers would prefer product providers to facilitate the payment of their fees for trust advice‚ rather than to receive a client cheque.
David Denton has rejoined Skandia International having left in October 2012.
Skandia International has made it possible for UK investors using either its International Portfolio Bond or European Portfolio Bond to delegate asset management to numerous discretionary fund managers (DFMs).
The UK Government has said it will delay plans to introduce a single nil-rate band for inheritance tax across all trusts, after receiving a high level of industry opposition.
Colin Jelley has left Skandia after spending only 10 months in his second stint at the company.
Advisers in Asia are most likely to recommend the use of professional trustee services, according to recent research from Skandia International, while those in the UK favour using friends or family.