Sanlam
Advisory firm launches ‘aggressive’ African growth strategy
Sanlam Private Wealth (SPW), is adopting an “aggressive growth strategy” according to Africa managing director Shane Tremeer.
Sanlam acquires Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company
In a move to expand its visibility in east Africa, Sanlam Emerging Markets (SEM) has acquired Uganda’s Lion Assurance Company for a purchase price of $6.5m.
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Vam’s new group development director comes with strong Zurich credentials, while Standard Chartered has rejigged its management team after a member announced her retirement and Sanlam UK has added a portfolio manager to its London office.
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Sun Life appoints for HNW strategy in Hong Kong, Irwin Mitchell boosts its offshore and tax practice and Sanlam appoints from Neptune.
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Manulife is consolidating its wealth businesses and moving several key figures, while JPMAM has raided the UK Treasury to hire a chief market strategist for Europe and UK and Lombard International created a new chief operating officer role.