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Best Practice | news 24 Nov 17
UK investigates ‘defined ambition’ pension schemes
The UK Government is launching an inquiry into collective defined contribution pension schemes, also known as defined ambition, which are commonplace in the Netherlands, Canada and Denmark but not yet permitted in the UK.
PEOPLE MOVES: Globaleye, HSBC, Franklin Templeton
Globaleye Singapore has appointed a chief investment officer, while one of HSBC’s most senior investment bankers has resigned and Franklin Templeton has promoted a head of distribution for France and the Benelux region.
Appleby family law head exits to found own firm
The head of family law at Appleby, the firm at the centre of the Paradise Papers, has left the business and set up her own firm in Jersey.
‘Scurrilous’ Paradise Papers reporting slammed by IoM ministers
Isle of Man politicians have strongly defended the island’s economy following the Paradise Papers revelations, with one minister describing them as “a deliberately orchestrated attack from the international media”.
Best Practice | news 24 Nov 17
Zurich selfie app gives life insurance quotes
An app launched by insurance company Zurich can calculate how much life insurance would cost for a customer based on a selfie.