AILO
Life industry transformation just beginning, says Ailo’s Pain
As the Association of International Life Offices (Ailo) prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, chairman Bob Pain talks about the trade body’s development, how it is embracing technology, and the headlines driving transparency.
Efama blasts Priips document as ‘not fit-for-purpose’
Europe’s main asset management trade body has slammed the new consumer information requirements for those selling packaged retail and insurance-based investment products as a “danger” to investors.
EC must remove ‘nightmare’ Priips clause, says AILO
The Association of International Life Offices (Ailo) has called on the European Commission to abandon a clause in the upcoming Priips regulation that will require fund manufacturers to provide KIDs on open-architecture bonds.
Life Trends: Industry flux opens opportunities for new players
Regulation, technology and the rapidly changing lifestyles of consumers is ushering in a period of unprecedented flux within the life industry, creating a rich seam of opportunity for new players.
Tax & Regulation | 5 Apr 16
Panama papers fallout: the industry reacts
The offshore financial advisory, wealth management and life office sectors should remain unharmed by the “uninformed hysteria” surrounding the Panama Papers, industry reaction has suggested.