Aviva confirms acquisition of Azur’s HNW business; Quotech raises £1m from Convex and angel investors; FinTech Scotland partners with Finance Isle of Man; and Jensten Group buys J Bennett & Son
For the record: Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
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