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IFGL wins Business of the Year at the Isle of Man Awards for Excellence - Published: 27 Nov 2024
Published: 27 Nov 2024

RL360’s owner, International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), won Business of the Year at the prestigious Awards for Excellence last night.

David Kneeshaw wins Personality of the Year at the Investment International Awards - Published: 11 Oct 2024
Published: 11 Oct 2024

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) CEO David Kneeshaw won Personality of the Year at yesterday’s prestigious Investment International Awards.

IFGL launches a new look website - Published: 15 Jun 2024
Published: 15 Jun 2024

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), owner of RL360 has launched a new look website.

Dealing Technician Chris’s double life in the TT fast lane - Published: 23 May 2024
Published: 23 May 2024

Chris Boyde is a Chartered MCSI working as a Dealing Technician with the Investments Department at International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), the company which owns RL360, the TT’s longest running sponsor.

RL360 celebrates success of Blackrock-powered MPS Funds - Published: 18 Apr 2024
Published: 18 Apr 2024

Read on to celebrate the success of Blackrock-powered MPS Funds with RL360.

Our Comprehensive Guide to the UK Budget | RL360 - Published: 07 Mar 2024
Published: 07 Mar 2024

We've produced a summary of the Spring Budget delivered by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday 6 March.

IFGL to acquire wealth book of business from IOMA - Published: 11 Jan 2024
Published: 11 Jan 2024

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has announced it has entered into an agreement with Isle of Man Assurance Limited (IOMA) to transfer IOMA’s wealth book of business to IFGL. The transfer is subject to regulatory approval.

AKG acknowledges RL360’s strength and service - Published: 08 Jan 2024
Published: 08 Jan 2024

Specialist firm AKG has once again acknowledged RL360’s strength and service.

IFGL opens office in the DIFC - Published: 23 Oct 2023
Published: 23 Oct 2023

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has established a new company in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and received its regulatory license from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).

RL360’s owner IFGL wins Best International Life Group - Published: 13 Oct 2023
Published: 13 Oct 2023

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL), owner of RL360, won Best International Life Group (non-UK) at this year’s prestigious International Investment Awards.

RL360 rides dapper for a great cause - Published: 21 Apr 2023
Published: 21 Apr 2023

RL360 is once again supporting the Isle of Man’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride (DGR), which raises money for men’s mental health and cancer charities worldwide.

Exciting new RL360 funds powered by BlackRock - Published: 16 Mar 2023
Published: 16 Mar 2023

RL360 has launched three new RL360 Model Portfolio Solutions funds with asset allocation from BlackRock, one of the world’s leading investment houses.

IFGL completes deal to buy Sovereign Pension Services - Published: 01 Mar 2023
Published: 01 Mar 2023

Our parent company International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has completed the deal to buy Sovereign Pension Services (UK) Limited (SPS) from the Sovereign Group.

Cinven becomes new IFGL majority investor - Published: 23 Jan 2023
Published: 23 Jan 2023

Cinven has become RL360 owner International Financial Group Limited (IFGL’s) majority investor.

AKG renews RL360’s five stars for service - Published: 19 Dec 2022
Published: 19 Dec 2022

Specialist firm AKG has once again acknowledged RL360’s strength and service.

Regular Savings Plan wins at the Global Financial Services Awards - Published: 01 Dec 2022
Published: 01 Dec 2022

RL360’s Regular Savings Plan (RSP) took Best International Savings Plan at the Global Financial Services Awards for the second year in a row.

Annual Policy Fee Increases 2023 - Published: 30 Nov 2022
Published: 30 Nov 2022

As we do each year, the fixed policy fees on some of our RL360 and Scottish Provident International (SPILA) products will increase in 2023 in line with the Isle of Man Retail Price Index.

RL360’s PIMS wins at the International Investment Awards 2022 - Published: 10 Oct 2022
Published: 10 Oct 2022

RL360’s PIMS won Best Portfolio Bond at the 2022 International Investment Awards.

RL360's parent to buy Sovereign Pension Services - Published: 22 Aug 2022
Published: 22 Aug 2022

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has announced it has entered into an agreement with Sovereign Group Ltd to buy Sovereign Pension Services (SPS), subject to regulatory approval.

May 2022 sector review - A fresh look at the defined fund range - Published: 17 May 2022
Published: 17 May 2022

RL360 has made additional improvements to its range of funds. This is the second stage of our latest review, part of an ongoing process to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), LifePlan, LifePlan Lebanon and Protected Lifestyle.

Russian-related fund suspensions - Temporary removal of funds from plans - Published: 16 May 2022
Published: 16 May 2022

During the period that the impacted Russian-related funds are suspended from trading, the funds will be temporarily removed from plans to allow the plans to be administered as normal. Once we receive notification that the funds are unsuspended, the funds’ unit holdings will be added back into the affected plans.

Retirement survey: don’t leave it too late to save - Published: 01 Apr 2022
Published: 01 Apr 2022

Everyone has a different idea of what their retirement will look like, From travel and adventure to relaxing at home with the family, there’s a myriad of options to consider.

February 2022 sector review of our defined fund range - Published: 14 Feb 2022
Published: 14 Feb 2022

We have commenced another review cycle of the sectors in our defined fund range as part of our ongoing monitoring of the choices available for policyholders. There are a number of new additions and closures which impact products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), LifePlan and Protected Lifestyle.

IFGL announces Cinven to become new majority investor - Published: 01 Feb 2022
Published: 01 Feb 2022

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) – RL360’s owner - has today announced a deal in which international private equity firm Cinven will become its majority investor.

AKG awards IFGL brands five stars for service - Published: 07 Jan 2022
Published: 07 Jan 2022

Specialist firm AKG has acknowledged International Financial Group Limited (IFGL’s) strength in its latest independent report.

October 2021 – Changes to the Responsible Investing sector - Published: 13 Oct 2021
Published: 13 Oct 2021

Following a review of the Responsible Investing sector, RL360 are making some changes to the range. Impacts products: LifePlan, Regular Savings plan, Oracle, Quantum and Paragon (including Malaysia variants).

RL360 receives the nod at the International Investment Awards - Published: 08 Oct 2021
Published: 08 Oct 2021

RL360’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) campaign was awarded Campaign of the Year at this year’s International Investment Awards.

September 2021 - Changes to the protection fund ranges - Published: 28 Sep 2021
Published: 28 Sep 2021

RL360 are taking the opportunity to review the fund range available to our protection products to ensure they continue to be appropriate and to align them to those available to our regular and single premium products in our defined fund range. Impacts products: LifePlan, LifePlan Lebanon, Protected Lifestyle and Protected Lifestyle Lebanon.

RL360’s RSP and PIMS policy documents are going digital - Published: 18 Jun 2021
Published: 18 Jun 2021

From Monday 21 June 2021, policy documents for all new RSP and PIMS plans will be issued electronically only.

June 2021 sector review – Further enhancing our defined fund range. - Published: 18 Jun 2021
Published: 18 Jun 2021

RL360 are making further enhancements to our defined fund range products. This is the seventh stage in an ongoing review to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: LifePlan, Protected Lifestyle and Protected Lifestyle Lebanon.

RL360’s response to COVID-19 - Published: 21 Apr 2021
Published: 21 Apr 2021

This page will provide regular updates on how we at RL360 are addressing the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

January 2021 sector review – Progressive enhancement to our defined fund range. - Published: 15 Jan 2021
Published: 15 Jan 2021

RL360 are progressively enhancing our defined fund range products. This is the sixth stage in an ongoing review to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), LifePlan, LifePlan Lebanon, Protected Lifestyle and Protected Lifestyle Lebanon.

AKG awards RL360 five stars for image and strategy - Published: 21 Dec 2020
Published: 21 Dec 2020

RL360 has been awarded the highest rating possible for image and strategy by AKG.

Success in the face of adversity – RL360’s 2020 timeline - Published: 15 Dec 2020
Published: 15 Dec 2020

Despite the undeniable trials and tribulations the 2020 pandemic brought with it, it’s important that, where possible, we take stock of any successes we’ve had along the way.

David Kneeshaw named Personality of the Year at the International Investment Awards - Published: 13 Oct 2020
Published: 13 Oct 2020

RL360 CEO David Kneeshaw was named Personality of the Year at the 21st International Investment Awards.

October 2020 sector review – fine tuning our defined fund range - Published: 01 Oct 2020
Published: 01 Oct 2020

RL360 are continuously fine tuning our defined fund range products. This is the fifth stage in an ongoing review to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants) and LifePlan.

Isle of Man staff raise money in support of Lebanese colleagues - Published: 19 Aug 2020
Published: 19 Aug 2020

International Financial Group Limited (IFGL) has sent more than $21,000 to help the aid efforts in Beirut following the explosion in the city earlier this month.

July 2020 sector review – introducing responsible investing to our defined fund ranges - Published: 24 Jul 2020
Published: 24 Jul 2020

RL360 are adding a number of funds that focus on responsible investing to our defined fund range products. This is the fourth stage in a continuous review to improve our defined fund ranges. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants), Protected Lifestyle and LifePlan.

RL360 parent IFGL acquires Friends Provident International - Published: 16 Jul 2020
Published: 16 Jul 2020

RL360’s parent company, IFGL is delighted to announce that the deal to acquire Friends Provident International (FPI) from Aviva has completed and FPI is now part of IFGL.

April 2020 sector review – further improvements to our defined fund ranges - Published: 17 Apr 2020
Published: 17 Apr 2020

Following the third stage of a review of our defined fund ranges, RL360 are adding new funds to a number of their defined fund range products. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, Quantum, Regular Savings Plan (including Malaysia variants) and LifePlan.

Our new Fund Knowledge Centre - Published: 20 Feb 2020
Published: 20 Feb 2020

The world of investment choice and portfolio performance can be confusing, especially when you are at the beginning of your investment journey.

AKG reaffirms RL360’s strength and service - Published: 18 Feb 2020
Published: 18 Feb 2020

AKG has once again awarded RL360 the highest possible rating for service.

January 2020 sector review - Our defined fund ranges just got even better - Published: 21 Jan 2020
Published: 21 Jan 2020

The second stage of a review of our defined fund ranges has been completed and the results are in. Further enhancements have been made to help you achieve your investment goals. Impacts products: Oracle, Paragon, LifePlan, Protected Lifestyle, Regular Savings Plan and Quantum (including Malaysia variants).

October 2019 sector review - Our defined fund ranges just got better - Published: 15 Oct 2019
Published: 15 Oct 2019

Selecting the right funds for your plan is just as important to us as it is to you. After all, we want you to achieve your investment goals. That’s why we’ve just completed a fund review of some of the investment sectors in our defined fund ranges and the results are in.

Keep an eye on your investments with our plan specific Portfolio X-Ray report - Published: 10 Oct 2019
Published: 10 Oct 2019

You can now monitor the portfolio of investment funds held in your plan more closely thanks to the introduction of our plan specific Portfolio X-Ray report for some of our products.

RL360 achieved 7% growth in new business in 2018 - Published: 30 Apr 2019
Published: 30 Apr 2019

RL360 achieved almost 7% growth in new business in 2018, with sales in PVNBP* terms climbing to £890m.

RL360's RSP now available via online app - Published: 30 Apr 2019
Published: 30 Apr 2019

Applications for Regular Savings Plan (RSP), RL360’s newest savings product, can now be submitted online via our desktop and tablet app.

AKG rewards RL360’s strength and service - Published: 27 Feb 2019
Published: 27 Feb 2019

AKG has awarded RL360 the highest possible rating for service in its latest report.

The 5th anniversary of our MBO - Published: 16 Nov 2018
Published: 16 Nov 2018

It’s been 5 years since we announced the management-led buy-out of RL360.

RL360 wins top industry award 2018 - Published: 05 Oct 2018
Published: 05 Oct 2018

RL360 won 2018 Best International Life Group (Non-UK) at last night’s International Fund and Product Awards.

Our new online credit card payment facilities - Published: 03 Oct 2018
Published: 03 Oct 2018

We’ve made some changes to the way you, as a plan owner, can make credit card payments on your plans online.

Change to the way you receive your portfolio bond valuation - Published: 26 Sep 2018
Published: 26 Sep 2018

From the start of 2019 valuations for your plan will be available exclusively through our secure Online Service Centre (OSC) website.

RL360 opens Uruguay office - Published: 25 Sep 2018
Published: 25 Sep 2018

RL360 has opened up a new representative office in Montevideo, Uruguay.

RL360’s Oracle now available via tablet app - Published: 22 May 2018
Published: 22 May 2018

Applications for Oracle, RL360’s lump sum bond, can now be submitted via our app.

IFGL makes two major appointments - Published: 09 May 2018
Published: 09 May 2018

IFGL - which owns the RL360, RL360 Services and Ardan International brands - has appointed two senior staff to fill major new roles.

RL360 achieved 5% Growth in New Business in 2017 - Published: 23 Apr 2018
Published: 23 Apr 2018

RL360 achieved 5% growth in new business in 2017 with PVNBP (Present Value of New Business Premiums) climbing to £835m.

Former OMI man joins RL360 in Lat Am - Published: 27 Mar 2018
Published: 27 Mar 2018

Experienced sales manager Nicolas Tiscornia has joined the RL360 team in Latin America.

RL360 Refreshes Its Brand - Published: 05 Feb 2018
Published: 05 Feb 2018

RL360, one of the island’s biggest offshore life companies, is refreshing its brand.

RL360 Reinforces Its Commitment To Lebanon With New Protection Product - Published: 04 Feb 2018
Published: 04 Feb 2018

RL360 has today launched a new Lebanon specific product, the first to feature its newly refreshed brand.

New HMRC regulations expand assets permissible for Offshore Bonds, with effect from 1 January 2018 - Published: 17 Jan 2018
Published: 17 Jan 2018

New regulations (Statutory Instrument 2017 No. 1182) will permit additional property categories to be held within an Offshore Bond, without it being deemed a personal portfolio bond (PPB) for income tax purposes, making these potentially more attractive to investors.

RL360 and IFGL strengthen management team with two senior appointments - Published: 15 Jan 2018
Published: 15 Jan 2018

RL360 and its parent company International Financial Group Limited have announced two significant appointments to the senior management team.

Financial strength of RL360 reaffirmed by AKG - Published: 10 Jan 2018
Published: 10 Jan 2018

AKG has once again awarded RL360 and RL360 Services a B+ for financial strength, the highest financial strength rating of any international life company, following a review.

Policy fee increases in 2018 - Published: 01 Dec 2017
Published: 01 Dec 2017

In line with the provisions in the Policy Terms and Conditions we are increasing the policy fees on some of our products from 1 January 2018. This reflects the increase in our costs of administering policies.

RL360 takes top industry award - Published: 13 Oct 2017
Published: 13 Oct 2017

RL360 has been awarded Best International Life Group (non-UK) at the 2017 International Fund and Product Awards.

David Kneeshaw talks Friends Provident International deal - Published: 28 Sep 2017
Published: 28 Sep 2017

In July this year, International Financial Group – parent company of RL360, RL360 Services and Ardan International – announced it had entered into a deal with Aviva to acquire Friends Provident International, subject to regulatory approval.

LifePlan review: Introducing our all new annual statement for LifePlan - Published: 01 Sep 2017
Published: 01 Sep 2017

We’re making it easier for you to keep on top of your LifePlan policy, with the launch of our all-new Annual Benefits Statement that will launch on 1 September 2017.

IFGL to acquire Friends Provident International Limited (FPIL) - Published: 19 Jul 2017
Published: 19 Jul 2017

IFGL to acquire Friends Provident International Limited (FPIL)

RL360 achieves 11% growth in 2016 - Published: 01 Jun 2017
Published: 01 Jun 2017

RL360 achieved 11% growth in new business in 2016, with sales in PVNBP* terms climbing to £797m.

Finding a good financial adviser - Published: 10 May 2017
Published: 10 May 2017

What to look out for when you’re researching your independent financial adviser and the important questions to ask them when you meet.

The final phase of the CMI acquisition is complete - Published: 02 May 2017
Published: 02 May 2017

In early 2016 we announced the RL360 Group’s acquisition of CMI Insurance Company Ltd from Lloyds Banking Group (“Lloyds”). We also detailed our plans to transfer the International Life Division (“ILD”) policies over from Lloyds in due course.

RL360’s relationship with the TT goes from strength to strength - Published: 20 Apr 2017
Published: 20 Apr 2017

As the TT’s longest running sponsor, RL360, we’ve once again thrown our weight behind the event with another deal to sponsor the RL360 Quantum TT Superstock Race in 2017.

RL360° launches its new tablet app for Quantum applications - Published: 27 Mar 2017
Published: 27 Mar 2017

RL360° has launched a tablet app, which will allow applications for our flagship regular premium savings product RL360° Quantum to be submitted instantly online.

RL360 launches interactive fund centres for policyholders - Published: 07 Feb 2016
Published: 07 Feb 2016

Giving you the tools you need to keep you better informed about your investments.

RL360 launches first Malaysia product

Quantum Malaysia is a Malaysia specific version of RL360’s flagship regular premium product.

 

RL360 policy fee increases 2017

In line with the provisions in the Policy Terms and Conditions we are increasing the policy fees on some of our products from 1 January 2017.

 

RL360 Opens Kuala Lumpur Office

RL360 has opened a new branch office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, following the granting of a license by the Labuan Financial Services Authority.

 

RL360 announces deal to acquire Ardan International platform business

The RL360 Group has entered into an agreement to purchase the international platform business Ardan International, subject to regulatory approval

 

RL360 retains B+ AKG rating

RL360 and RL360 Services have been awarded the highest financial strength rating of any international life company by independent actuaries AKG.

 

RL360 achieves 21% growth in 2015

RL360 achieved 21% growth in new business in 2015, with sales in PVNBP* terms hitting £715m.

 

RL360 Services launched

The RL360 Group has unveiled the newly branded RL360 Services, following the Group’s acquisition of CMI Insurance Company Limited (CMI) late last year.

 

Tim Kneale crowned Sportsman of the Year

RL360 Quantum sponsored athlete Tim Kneale has been crowned Sportsman of the Year at the Isle of Man Sports Awards.

 

RL360 Quantum announces sponsorship agreement with Manx world record holder

RL360 Quantum has announced a sponsorship agreement with double trap shooter and current World Record Holder Tim Kneale.

 

RL360 fund review - Quantum, Oracle, Paragon and Lifeplan

We've just completed our latest fund review for Quantum, Oracle, Paragon and LifePlan and here are the results!

 

RL360 - the year in review

The last 12 months have been extremely busy and fulfilling for RL360.

 

RL360 Group’s acquisition of CMI completes

The RL360 Group has completed the acquisition of CMI Insurance Company Limited (“CMI”) from Lloyds Banking Group plc (“Lloyds”), following regulatory approval in the Isle of Man and Hong Kong.

 

New UK Capital Gains Tax on residential property held by non UK residents

The scope of UK Capital Gains Tax (CGT) was extended to non-UK residents selling UK residential property interests.

 

RL360 retains market-leading AKG rating

RL360 has retained its B+ AKG rating, cementing the company’s successes over the past year.

 

RL360 renews TT sponsorship for another 2 years

We’re the TT’s longest running sponsor and we’ve just signed a new 2-year deal.

 

RL360 announces acquisition of CMI

The RL360 Group has announced it has entered into an agreement with Lloyds Banking Group plc to acquire its international life business CMI. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

 

RL360 achieves 31% growth in 2014

RL360’s first full calendar year since its management-led buyout delivered 31% growth in new business across the board.

 

RL360's flagship products Quantum and PIMS are evolving

RL360 has announced some exciting changes to its flagship regular and single premium products, Quantum and PIMS, which come into effect from 5 January 2015.

 

A quick and easy guide to online dealing

Learn how to use our online dealing system with our handy new training videos.

 

RL360’s David Kneeshaw is the Isle of Man’s Business Person of the Year

RL360 Chief Executive David Kneeshaw won Business Person of the Year at this year’s Isle of Man Newspapers Awards for Excellence.

 

RL360 records 14% increase in new business

RL360 records impressive sales results in the first 6 months of 2014, contrasting with several competitors who have reported reductions in new business.

 

RL360 retains B+ Financial Strength rating from AKG

AKG describes RL360 as "a financially strong standalone operation." No other offshore provider has a higher rating.

 

RL360 Wrap Proposition Wins Award

RL360 has been awarded Best in Class for Wrap Proposition in the Professional Adviser International Fund and Product Awards.

 

24% new business growth in 2013

RL360 recorded an exceptional 24% growth in new business last year, with £451m written across our single and regular premium products.

 

David Kneeshaw tells IA about RL360’s ‘new lease of life’ post-buyout

David Kneeshaw has been discussing RL360’s progress since November’s management-led buyout with key industry publication International Adviser.

 

Increase flexibility with our Capital Redemption Bond

We have recently added a Capital Redemption variant to our Quantum and PIMS products. Technical Manager Neil Chadwick explains how choosing a CRB can offer extra flexibility to your clients.

 

RL360 partners with Citibank

RL360's principal banking partner is now Citibank. We've updated our literature and forms to reflect the move.

 

New Contact Centre hours

Providing an improved service. RL360's Contact Centre is now operating from 6am to 6pm (GMT).

 

Award for www.rl360.com

Our online proposition scoops best financial adviser portal in the Professional Adviser International Fund and Product Awards 2013.

 

AKG awards RL360 an extra star for service

RL360 has been awarded an additional star for service in its latest full AKG report.

 

A new era for RL360

The buyout came after the Royal London Group (RLG) entered into an agreement to sell the former Royal London 360, now rebranded as RL360, and its subsidiaries. The deal was backed by independent private equity firm Vitruvian Partners.

 

 

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