Standard Life
Standard Life cuts Asia insurance profile with Hong Kong sale
Standard Life has agreed to sell its wholly-owned Hong Kong life operation to its Chinese joint venture company Heng An Standard Life Insurance Company (HASL), underlining its move towards an investment-led business focus.
PEOPLE MOVES: Standard Life/Aberdeen, Killik, OMGI
Standard Life and Aberdeen have clearly defined the roles co-chief executives Keith Skeoch and Martin Gilbert will fill once the companies merge. Killik & Co’s Sarah Lord surprised many this week by announcing plans to move on from the company, while OMGI has parted ways with its fixed income head.
Investment | 9 Mar 17
What future for life companies in asset management?
Given the mixed fortunes of life companies, can they handle the tough balancing act of asset management?
PEOPLE MOVES: Standard Life/Aberdeen, RWC Partners, Zedra
New senior management team unveiled for the soon to be merged Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Amundi has appointed a head of consultant relations, with Zedra hiring an executive director to target growth opportunities.
ANALYSIS: Aberdeen/SL deal ushers in new wave of M&A
After being forced to confirm discussions about a potential £11bn (€12.7bn, $13.5bn) merger, does the consolidation of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management prove a new wave of M&A in fund management is on its way?