BlackRock Woodford Q3 sales
BlackRock claimed top spot in the gross retail sales table for the second consecutive quarter, the Pridham Report revealed on Monday.
Standard Life
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SLI to close economically unviable China Fund
Standard Life Investments (SLI) is to close the Ignis China Fund, claiming it is not economically viable to continue the product at its current size.
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Pact signed by Standard Life Industrial Commercial
Standard Life has signed an agreement with the Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to develop opportunities between both businesses in China, Hong Kong and the UK.
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Standard Life shareholders endorse
The seal of approval has been given by Standard Life shareholders to sell the company’s Canadian business to Manulife for £2.2bn.
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Singapore expats anxious about rising cost of
The rising cost of living in the world’s most expensive city is causing concern about saving among British and European expatriates, according to a Standard Life survey.
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Lloyds and RBS plan move out of
Lloyds and RBS have both confirmed that they could re-domicile to the UK if Scotland votes for independence in next weeks referendum.
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FPI confirms Kemble appointment
Friends Provident International has confirmed Dean Kemble has re-joined its UAE business after an 18 month stint at Standard Life and has appointed Christophe Allafranco as regions sales manager.
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Standard Life instils precautionary tax steps
Standard Life has said ensuring that its customers outside of Scotland remain part of the UKs tax regime is one of its three biggest priorities in the event of the countrys independence following its upcoming referendum.
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FPI re poaches Dean Kemble from Standard Life
Dean Kemble has re-joined Friends Provident International in the United Arab Emirates after an 18 month stint at Standard Life.
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Standard Life seals global agreement with Manulife
Standard Life is to let Manulife Financial distribute its investment products across retail markets in Asia, the US and Canada as part of a deal that also involves the sale of the Edinburgh-headquartered company’s Canadian arm for £2.2bn ($3.6bn, 2.75bn).
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Scottish independence to create uncertain
Scotlands possible independence as a result of its upcoming referendum could throw up a multitude of potential issues for investors and advisers using Scottish products, says a senior industry figure.
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SLI continues European growth
Standard Life Investments (SLI) is to expand its European business, with two hires and a new Stockholm office.