Friends Provident International

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New appointments for Friends Provident International and Russell Investments

The latest product launch from Friends Provident International (FPI) has launched five risk-rated model fund portfolios as part of is online Dynamic Portfolio Planner International (DPPi).

Friends Life will continue to ‘regionalise' it's international operations and capitalise on RDR achievements to comply with increased regulatory constraints globally, confirms John Van Der Wielen, managing director of the firm's international businesses....

Property in Hong Kong has lost is allure with cash and gold now seen as preferable investments. But investor confidence in Hong Kong, Singapore and UAE generally is at its lowest since Friends Provident International began compiling its Investor Attitudes...

Investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and United Arab Emirates (UAE) still rely on past performance when it comes to fund choice.

Friends Life has appointed John Van Der Wielen as Managing Director, International. International businesses Van Der Wielen will oversee include Friends Provident International (FPI) based in the UK and the Isle of Man.

Friends Provident International (FPI) survey on international investor attitudes shows a decrease in confidence in the markets and fears of rate rises.

John Van Der Wielen has been appointed Managing Director International at Friends Life. He will replace Rocco Seppe who is leaving the company at the end of September. Van Der Wielen will report directly to CEO, Andy Briggs and will become a member of...