April 2011

Skandia UK, part of Old Mutual Wealth Management, has launched a video for advisers which features five leading fund managers going head-to-head about their views on inflation and the impact it can have on investment strategies. The recent drop in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to 4% took many by surprise but inflation remains high compared to recent times and is a significant factor when considering where to invest.

Skandia International, part of Old Mutual Wealth Management, today announces that Steven Levin has been appointed chief executive officer and will take over from Andre Oszmann who has decided to leave the business. Steven’s immediate focus will be further developing Skandia International’s customer offering across multiple territories.

Risk level of average investment portfolio hits highest level since 2008

Skandia’s customer services operation performed amongst the top 25% of all UK companies in 2010, according to Bright Index - Europe’s leading contact centre benchmarking survey.

Skandia, part of the wealth management business of Old Mutual, has today launched a free RDR Readiness Centre for financial advisers. The launch comes as more and more advisers are using the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) as an opportunity to reassess their business model.

Couples lucky in love could be left high and dry by their savings when it comes to getting married, according to new research by investment specialist, Skandia.

Advisers of offshore investments predict that sales of Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) will increase for the second year in a row, according to a recent poll by Skandia International.