France looks to attract British expats using tax breaks
France’s prime minister, Manual Valls, has vowed to make its tax regime for British expatriates the most favourable in Europe as Paris looks to lure talent away from London’s financial services industry following last month’s Brexit vote.
Schroders adds long/short pan Asian fund to GAIA platform
Schroders has launched the Schroder GAIA Indus PacifiChoice long/short equity fund in partnership with Indus Capital Partners, with the aim of delivering high risk adjusted returns while preserving capital during difficult market periods.
EU watchdog to probe fund payments in unit-linked schemes
Europe’s insurance regulator has launched an EU-wide review into the market conduct of insurers offering unit-linked life insurance policies.
People Moves | 7 Jul 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Aviva Investors, Axa IM, OTAP
Aviva Investors has named a new chief executive for its French operation, while Axa Investment Managers has boosted its responsible investment team. Overseas Trust and Pension has appointed a managing director, with Pimco adding an emerging markets strategist and a portfolio manager.
Generali launches new Hong Kong life company
Italian insurer Generali has strengthened its presence in Hong Kong with the launch of a new company that will offer a range of life insurance and unit-linked products to high net worth individuals and mass affluent customers.