Hansard Global
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| LSE: HSD | |
| Industry | Financial services |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | Isle of Man |
Key people | Dr Leonard Polonsky, Group President |
| Revenue | £105.6m (2015)[1] |
| £14.9 million (2015)[1] | |
| £14.9 million (2015)[1] | |
Number of employees | circa 215 |
| Website | www.hansard.com |
Hansard Global plc is a financial services business operating out of the Isle of Man. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
History[edit]
The company was formed by Dr Leonard Polonsky, an American, as the Liberty Life Assurance Company, in 1970.[2] It was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2006 in a £357 million flotation which generated £99 million for its founder.[3] Its fund range includes portfolios from Fidelity International[4] and Alquity.[5]
On 12 March 2021 the company announced that after 8 years as CEO and 30 years with the company, Gordon Marr would be retiring by the end of 2021.[6]
Operations[edit]
The Group is involved in the provision of life assurance services primarily in the Far East, Latin America and Middle East.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Annual Report 2015" (PDF). Hansard Global. Retrieved 10 February 2016.
- ^ "Hansard founder to make £200m profit". FT.com. 16 November 2006. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "Hansard Global chief nets £99 million". Reuters. 13 December 2006. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ a b "Hansard Int'l adds Fidelity portfolios to fund range". International Adviser. 1 June 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ^ "Global Distribution Partners" (PDF). Alquity. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ^ "Executive changes: Long-serving Hansard and Northbridge CEOs retire". Alliance News. 2021-03-12. Retrieved 2021-03-13.