People Moves | 14 Aug 12
pioneer appoints robinson to emea distribution
Pioneer Investments has appointed Marc Robinson as sales director for the EMEA region in its global strategic partnerships group which is responsible for the firms relationships with the major global distribution firms.
Tax & Regulation | 14 Aug 12
portugal relaxes hnwi tax break rules
Portugals tax authority has relaxed rules which provide tax breaks to high net worth expatriates living in the country, in the hope of attracting increased foreign investment.
stan life intl latest to see sales fall
New business at Standard Life International fell during the first half of this year, which it said was reflective of a volatile trading period, although the group has posted an operating profit much ahead of expectations.
aviva asia to acquire majority stake
Aviva Asia is to acquire around 81% of the holding company which owns Professional Investment Advisory Services Pty (PIAS), one of the largest financial advisory firms in Asia.
henderson to close one fund and merge four
Henderson Global Investors has confirmed the closure of its Japan Absolute Return Fund and two mergers involving four other funds as its rationalisation process nears completion.