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Zurich ramps up Latin America with $409m acquisition
Australia’s QBE Insurance Group is selling its Latin America operations to Zurich, which will see the Swiss giant take market-leading positions in countries across the region.
Chinese regulator seizes global insurer Anbang
The Chinese insurance regulator stepped in and took control of Anbang Insurance Group on Friday, a move that has put the country’s other insurers on notice.
Best Practice | news 26 Feb 18
Guardian Wealth launches female adviser initiative
Women are underrepresented in offshore financial planning, prompting one advice firm to set itself tough targets to tackle the gender gap.
Best Practice | news 26 Feb 18
Public IFA register resurrected amid British Steel scandal
In a move that comes too late for scammed British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced a consultation on a public register of approved financial advisers and other industry professionals.
Investment | news 23 Feb 18
Standard Life Aberdeen reports £31bn outflows
Standard Life Aberdeen (SLA) has reported outflows of £31bn (€35.2bn $43.3bn) in its first annual results as a combined entity following the £11bn merger between Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management last year.