Profile
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.
African dream: a profile of Carrick Wealth
Craig Featherby’s start-up, Carrick Wealth, has hit the ground running, benefiting from South Africa’s burgeoning offshore funds market. He shares his inside view on the country’s current economic troubles.
EFG Hermes: Beyond the horizon
Amr Seif is head of asset management at EFG Hermes, a firm that has traditionally focused its expertise on the Middle East and North Africa, but is now expanding into other territories.
David Howell: Guardian Wealth Management’s accidental adviser
GWM’s David Howell talks about his firm’s expansion plans, alphabet soup, and the unintended consequences of RDR on the UK advice market.
Generali and the post-merger plan
For the first time since the December 2015 merger with Generali International, Generali Worldwide’s Nick Griffin outlines the global family’s strategy and future plans.