Friends Prov completes F&C demerger

clock

Friends Provident completed the demerger of F&C Asset Management today (Friday 3 July) with its controlling stake in the firm distributed to all Friends' shareholders.

The completion marks the end of a lengthy process for both companies which began in January 2008 when Friends Prov announced its plans to sell F&C as part of a strategic review of its business. F&C says it will continue to work with the provider on a commercial basis, ‘enshrined in long term contracts’ and a number of its products, including its Stewardship range, will continue to be available through the Friends Provident product suite. “The demerger marks a further significant milestone for Friends Provident. This action is part of the ongoing implementation of our strategy,” says i...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Investment General

'Don't panic' — dealing with client emotions in a volatile market

'Don't panic' — dealing with client emotions in a volatile market

Advisers remind financial planning ‘is about the 'longer-term view’

Julia Bahr
clock 03 March 2023 • 6 min read
'Ambiguity and individualism': Advisers on rising investor demand for ESG

'Ambiguity and individualism': Advisers on rising investor demand for ESG

‘Lack of cohesive structure’ 

Julia Bahr
clock 01 September 2022 • 4 min read
Macroeconomic and geopolitical worries fuel advisers' bearish outlook - Schroders

Macroeconomic and geopolitical worries fuel advisers' bearish outlook - Schroders

‘A rapidly changing investment landscape’

Julia Bahr
clock 21 June 2022 • 4 min read