PA ANALYSIS: Cofunds deal a rare win all round
The sale of Cofunds is a rare example of an asset sale that is a win for all concerned.
Aegon
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L&G sells Cofunds to Aegon
Legal & General Group has sold its investment platform Cofunds to Dutch insurer Aegon.
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Aegon platform business surges in Pension ‘perfect storm’
Aegon’s UK platform business has benefited significantly from the pensions freedoms announced in April, the firm said.
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Three quarter of consumers need clarity on financial advice – survey
Three quarters of consumers are confused regarding the definition of financial advice, according to a recent study by Aegon UK.
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UK unemployment drops to seven-year low
The United Kingdom’s unemployment rate has dropped to a seven-year low of 5.4%.
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Aegon looks to sell its UK annuity business
Dutch insurance giant Aegon is looking to sell its annuity business in the UK, following on from a move by the French insurer Axa to offload its British business, as international insurers react to the changing regulatory environment.
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Bank of england minutes pointing to 2016 raise
The minutes from the last Bank of England monetary policy meeting have revealed there remains little dissent within the committee, with all members united in holding rates steady at 0.5%.
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Aegon targets low volatility
Demand for low-volatility investment products is set to grow, Aegon said on Wedesday, as pension changes see an increase in retirees choosing drawdown and investors burned in the financial crisis remain cautious.
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Kames heads up Aegon high income fund launch
Kames Capital is to run the latest product launched by Aegon which aims to help investors take advantage of new pension flexibilities.
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Gerardine Davies joins BNP Paribas
Gerardine Davies has joined BNP Paribas Real Estate as the firm targets UK business growth.
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aegon asset management uk rebrands
Aegon AM UK has officially transformed into Kames Capital.
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Aegon to rebrand UK asset management business
Aegon is to rebrand its UK asset management business as Kames Capital.