Norwich Union is the latest fund manager to move into the European commercial prop-erty fund sector.
The Luxemburg-domic- iled fund is expected to be launched this quarter, subject to regulatory approval. Although a lead manager for the fund has not yet been named, it is understood that the portfolio will be run along similar lines to the group’s UK property fund, which is managed by Geraldine Davies. NU is the latest fund firm to look at overseas property retail launches. Last month, M&G revealed that it is launching a European commercial prop-erty fund through its sister firm Prudential Property Investment Managers. A spokesman for NU says: “We are in the final stages of developing the fund and have gained approval from the Luxemburg regulator. We are waiting for approval from the FSA.” Chelsea Financial Services managing director Darius McDermott says: “The fund would be a logical extension for a group like NU. “My only concern would be that there are a large number of property funds being launched at present.”View more on these topicsNews
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File checks offered online
Bankhall has introduced a compliance service that all- ows members to conduct file checks online. The service, launched at its Berlin conference, has three formats – a full review, suitability review or pre-sale review. Costs range from 30 for a pre-sale or suitability review on non-investment products to 75 for an investment, pension or mortgage […]
Rowanmoor launches family pensions trust
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Almary Green eyes merger with Norwich IFA
Almary Green, the advice firm led by industry veteran Carl Lamb, is in sale talks with Smith and Pinching Financial Services, Money Marketing understands. One source tells Money Marketing Almary Green staff have visited the Smith and Pinching offices, and that there have been discussions around a merged firm being floated on AIM. The Norwich-based […]
Lions, bees, bulls and bears: The Wells Street Journal
A weekly account of the curious goings-on in the world of financial services Locked out While WSJ correspondents were kept very busy at Money Marketing Interactive in Harrogate last week, there was still plenty of time spent in the bar with industry friends. So came about the story of Aegon director of new business, Martin […]
FCA eyes 40 firms in adviser recruitment and training probe
The FCA is analysing information from 40 firms about their adviser recruitment processes and what quality checks are in place on the advice they give. Earlier this year, Money Marketing revealed that the FCA sent letters to a sample of firms asking about training, competence and hiring records for staff. A Freedom of Information Act request […]