Taking on Goliath

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Fidelity FundsNetwork is in direct competition with international life offices following the launch of its offshore bond. Keren Holland talks to executive director David Dalton-Brown

David-Dalton Brown may have a long career history in some of the biggest life and pension companies in the UK, but that does not mean he is keen to follow their path. As executive director at Fidelity FundsNetwork, he has increasingly led the platform into the domain of life companies, most recently with the launch of an offshore bond. However, ask him about the similarities, and he is quick to insist their offerings are worlds apart. While FundsNetwork is increasing its team, including the appointment of Paul Kennedy from Prudential as head of trusts and taxation, Dalton-Brown points out ...

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