Skandia

Specific details on how Selestia is to be integrated into Skandia are unlikely to be revealed before a meeting planned for 20 June involving Old Mutual chief executive Jim Sutcliffe, Skandia chief executive Julian Roberts and company and equities analysts....

Advisers are predicting an increase in demand for pensions transfers post A-Day, as clients look to consolidate their pensions in one place, claims research from Skandia.

Advisers should be aware there may be a double tax charge on Alternatively Secured Pensions (ASP) in some cases following the Budget's announcement on Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules for pensions, claims Skandia.

One in 10 adults could be affected by proposed changes to the inheritance tax (IHT) treatment of interest in possession (IIP) trusts announced in the Budget, claims Skandia.

Reports from the ongoing trial in Sweden of former Skandia executives - related to alleged charges with losses stemming from bonus structures - suggest chief prosecutor Christer van der Kwast has asked the court to pass a sentence of up to six years imprisonment...

It has just been announced Brett Williams will head up the two technology platforms currently offered by Selestia and Skandia while the parent group completes its review of the company structure.

Up to 57% of people would consider taking their state pension a few years later than the minimum retirement age if this meant a larger payout new research from Skandia claims.

Four out of six elected directors of Skandia now come from Old Mutual following the Extraordinary General Meeting that has taken place this week, effectively putting the UK-based South African insurer in charge of Sweden's biggest listed insurer.

Skandia has unveiled a new website to help investment advisers assess whether clients should continue to hold their with-profits policies, and make the transfer if appropriate.

Old Mutual is extending the acceptance period for possible takeover of Skandia Group as a statement released today reveals the firm as now achieved 72.3% agreement to the deal.