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Vanguard launches three global equity ETFs

The ETFs will list on the London Stock Exchange, Deutsche Börse, Euronext Amsterdam, Borsa Italiana and the Six Swiss Exchange.

Reform’s new economic adviser has called for end of pensioners’ triple lock

Mitchell Palmer has also argued for privatising the NHS and immigration as way of cutting poverty

Aegon reports first half year 2026 results

Net result of EUR 608 million, compared with EUR 606 million in the first half of 2025 Operating result of EUR 804 million, up 9% compared with the first half of 2025,

Swiss mid-caps: Poised to benefit from the next phase of the economic cycle

Meanwhile, a potential recovery in the global economy, combined with the greater cyclical sensitivity of mid-cap business models, points to improving margins.

Adviser demand for bonds builds ahead of pension IHT changes

Prudential Investment Plan remained the most recommended onshore bond, although Prudential lost some of its top-10 recommendation share to Quilter.

CVC and Standard Life announce strategic partnership

The partnership is ideally suited to CVC’s insurance asset management franchise and credit origination capabilities.

Standard Life announces launch of UK Pension Risk Transfer partnership  

Expansion of Standard Life’s Pension Risk Transfer business through partnership with CVC, Prudential Financial Inc, Goldman Sachs and MS&AD with a combined initial capital commitment of up to £2bn.

Franklin Templeton Announces Closing of Inaugural US$1.5 Billion Collateralized Fund Obligation

Transaction expands institutional access to Franklin Templeton’s private markets capabilities across secondaries and private credit

First Time Buyer ISA an opportunity to address Lifetime ISA shortcomings

A more clearly targeted product would avoid that confusion, but it must also retain the features that worked for savers.

When markets narrow, opportunities broaden

Navigating equity concentration through systematic breadth

Skipton International launches Limited Company Lending

Developed for intermediaries, the new lending option builds on Skipton International’s specialist experience in UK Buy-to-Let lending for expat and international customers.

Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance boss sidesteps headcount questions as AI rollout ramps up

It comes after the insurer made numerous references to its ongoing commitment to adopt AI and embed it within its operational and business practices, as part of its reporting of its half-year financial results last week.

European ETF assets hit record $3.8tn

Assets crossed the previous record of $3.77 trillion set in May 2026 and have increased 17.9% from the end of 2025.

HSBC UK and Gallagher launch new business insurance partnership

Under the arrangement, businesses with insurance requirements will be referred to Gallagher for specialist insurance advice, risk management support and access to insurance products.

Gold investing made easier with ETCs

Invesco offers cost-efficient ETCs that are backed by physical gold but are simple to buy, sell, and own.

Aviva beats profit expectations as Direct Line and wealth management drive growth

General insurance gross written premiums climbed 29% to £8.1 billion in the ⁠first half, against a consensus forecast of £7.8 billion.

German fund assets grow to €5.2tn: BVI

Total assets increased by €348 billion from €4.85 trillion at the end of 2025.

Franklin Templeton keeps AI overweight despite tech volatility

In its latest Asset Allocation Views, the asset manager said July’s market swings had reset technology valuations and moderated investor sentiment after signs of excessive optimism.

Scottish margins squeezed by wage growth and weak pricing power, but financial sector downturn slows

Scottish margins are being squeezed as rapid growth in employment and wages clashes with weakening pricing power, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker.

Aviva plc Half Year Results Announcement 2026

Strong progress on Direct Line and confident outlook for the remainder of the year

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