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Nvidia and UK Wealth Fund invest in British autonomous driving startup Oxa

Oxford-based firm has raised $103m for commercial development of software for self-driving industrial vehicles

Almost all investors would consider accessing private markets via ETFs, BBH survey finds

BBH also found 58% of investors believe tokenisation will not fundamentally change how markets operate

Savings platform Raisin enters Italian market

The company is launching in Italy with fixed-term products from European partners.

Ortec Finance Wins Insurance Asset Risk Technology Provider of the Year

The award identifies the firm’s flagship GLASS platform as enabling insurers to analyze assets, liabilities, capital requirements and regulatory constraints within a single integrated modelling environment.

Royal London launches €500m CLO II

The European leveraged loan and CLO markets continue to develop with robust activity

Evelyn Partners reduces fees on international MPS to 0.2%

The MPS offers international financial advisers asset allocation strategies deployed through the selection of funds

European ETF market surges to over €2.7tn, on track to hit over €5tn by 2030

Active ETFs the fastest-growing segment, reaching $1.9tn Assets Under Management

Former Macquarie quant chief to launch new Europe-focused strategy at OQ Funds Management

Founded by Bird in 2020, OQ’s flagship Asia fund has delivered annualised returns of more than 12.4% through January, outperforming the MSCI Asia- Pacific Index with lower volatility.

59% of advisers flag underwriting delays as cause for concern

Several insurers have exited the individual protection market in the last few years – most recently HSBC Life, which was acquired by Chesnara in February 2026.

Zurich Insurance Group Ltd (“Zurich”) raises CHF 3.9 billion / USD 5.0 billion to partly finance the acquisition of Beazley plc (“Beazley”)

The net proceeds from the Share Placement will be used to partly finance the Acquisition, with the remaining part financed by existing cash and new debt facilities, as previously communicated.

Hargreaves Lansdown adds three new VCT managers to its platform

Gresham House, Molten Ventures and Canaccord Genuity have been added to the VCT service

DWP extra weekly State Pension payment to older people in specific age group

There are also more than 700,000 older people eligible for a State Pension top-up of £4,300 annual income top-up.

Aberdeen posts 4% profit growth as retail platform drives momentum

Withdrawals more than tripled to £3.9bn

Ucits drive EU assets past €25tn: Efama

Bond Ucits retained their position as the best-selling category overall, according to Efama, benefiting from continued rate cuts by major central banks.

Europe’s defence industry seeks ambitious capital and expert investors

Lack of depth in financial markets and absence of seasoned operators able to scale start-ups are hindering Europe’s quest for industrial champions of the war economy

Pension transfer times hit 10-day average in 2025

Simple transfers, which account for nearly 90% of transfers on the Origo Transfer Service, involve relatively straightforward pension assets where providers have greater control over the process.

Phoenix Group Holdings plc completes its name change to Standard Life plc

Since Phoenix Group bought the brand, it has built leading positions in a number of markets including workplace pensions, individual annuities and pension risk transfer.

Invesco launches pair of yield enhanced corporate bond ETFs

The Atlanta-based firm has launched two 'Yield Plus' ETFs allocating exposure to investment grade corporate bonds.

Alltrust Launches Sophisticated Investor SIPP for Advanced Clients and Advisers

New premier SIPP offering expands access to private markets, bespoke assets and full investment control for investors

Getting fit for the future

The potential and pitfalls of LGPS reform

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