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.
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%.
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.
Kames Capital is to run the latest product launched by Aegon which aims to help investors take advantage of new pension flexibilities.
Gerardine Davies has joined BNP Paribas Real Estate as the firm targets UK business growth.
Aegon AM UK has officially transformed into Kames Capital.
Aegon is to rebrand its UK asset management business as Kames Capital.
Bill Dinning reflects on how taxpayers and governments alike view the future of the euro.
Paul McMahon, Aegon UK’s new group marketing director, will help launch the company’s new platform.
The disposal of distressed UK property by banks will have little impact on the property market.
Sarah Cockburn looks at the impact of banks releasing their property loan book onto the market.
Bill Dinning asks the question given the macro environment influencing the UK and the US right now.
