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Reinsurance capital growth eases as M&A and active capital management accelerate, according to Willis Re report

10 September 2015 | General

Faced with significant over-capacity and widespread pricing pressure, the growth in global capital dedicated to reinsurance has stabilized during the first half of 2015, according to the latest Reinsurance Market Report from Willis Re, the reinsurance division of Willis Group Holdings plc (NYSE:WSH), the global risk advisory, re/insurance broking, and human capital and benefits firm.

Discovery announces collaboration with Apple to launch Vitality Active Rewards watch

10 September 2015 | Discovery

Discovery announced today the launch of Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch for use by Vitality and the Vitality network. This brings together the Vitality Rewards Program with Apple's groundbreaking health and fitness device, Apple Watch. Vitality Active Rewards with Apple Watch will enable Vitality members around the world to be motivated and encouraged to get more active and by achieving their goals, earn their Apple Watch and pay less for their health or life insurance.

The challenging role faced by allocators of capital: Sanlam’s Institutional Insights conference offers top global perspectives to guide fiduciaries

09 September 2015 | Sanlam

The second annual Institutional Insights conference hosted by Sanlam Investments in Sandton on 3 September, focussed the spotlight on the challenges facing asset owners and fiduciaries. The agenda featured an acclaimed panel of speakers from across the globe, including Dr Philippa Malmgren, distinguished strategist and former economic advisor to US President George Bush. Together the speakers addressed the impact of geopolitical events on capital allocation, asset prices and investment strategies, the need for better governance frameworks, and the twin burdens of demographic change and economic shifts. The event was opened by former Sanlam Group Chief Executive, Johan van Zyl.

A century long experience in providing Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning and administration services

09 September 2015 | Absa

Turning 100 years old is both a time of celebration and reflection. Known as the Northern Trust Company Limited when it was founded on 18 August 1915, Absa Trust has transformed and reinvented itself many times over to ensure that the business remains as relevant and competitive today as it was a century ago.

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