InsureTech

Tokio Marine HCC Pumps $100m into Emerging Markets Fund

The latest investment news from Tokio Marine HCC; Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC), based in Houston, Texas, today announced a $100 million commitment as a seed investor to a new emerging markets fund. The fund, established by […]

News

Simply Business Teams Up With Professor Green on Young Entrepreneur Fund

The latest initiative from Simply Business; As young people across the UK receive their A-Level results today, new research reveals 75% of 16-19 year olds have aspirations to start a business – with more than […]

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FCA Levies Hefty Fine Against Woodford Investment Management

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has decided to fine both Neil Woodford and Woodford Investment Management (WIM) for failures in their management of the Woodford Equity Income Fund (WEIF). There is a personal fine of […]

Insurance Regulation

New Partnership Aims to Help Pension Trustees

The latest news from Barnett Waddingham, who are working with BoardClic to enhance data and decisions for pension fund Trustees. Barnett Waddingham (BW) announces an exclusive partnership with BoardClic, the leading platform for digital board […]

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Barnett Waddingham Wins 10-Year Pension Contract

The latest news from Barnett Waddingham; Barnett Waddingham (BW) has been appointed to deliver actuarial, benefits and governance and fund risk consultancy services to the Hertfordshire Pension Fund. BW, a leading independent professional services consultancy, […]

Opinion

Private Pensions Need To Generate Profits, Not Feelgood Vibes

Straight talking from the Editor’s keyboard; Pensions, both State and private, are generally below the EU average in the UK. The exception to this rule is public sector pensions, which are primarily funded by taxation, […]

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Allianz Pledges Six Million Euros In Aid For Turkey & Syria

Allianz Group announced yesterday that it would make available six million euros to support relief and recovery efforts following the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, including up to one million euros to match the donations […]