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Monument tops rivals in UK affluent market

CEO Ian Rand talks to The Banker about everything from profitability to cloud tech

Octopus Money acquires Virgin Money’s investment business

The deal, which is subject to FCA approval, will add 150,000 customers to Octopus Money’s fast-growing business.

Menzies and Beever and Struthers merge to form £110m national firm

The combined entity will operate across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and the South East, broadening its footprint and expanding its sector expertise.

National Friendly posts record income protection sales

The second quarter marked a standout performance, with policy sales up 27% compared to the same period in 2024.

AMD beats on revenue as data centre momentum builds

Revenues rose 32% year-on-year, coming in 2% ahead of expectations, with performance in the data centre, gaming, and PC segments largely in line.

Perspective acquires five more firms

Each business shares our commitment to delivering exceptional financial planning services and client care.

L&G : 2025 Half Year Results: Core operating EPS up 9% as strategic momentum builds

Our newly announced partnership with Blackstone improves our competitive position in both Annuities and Asset Management.

Life insurers can drive European competitiveness, but will they be given the keys?

With volatile markets in early 2025 reshaping the established global order

Thomas Carroll Group Celebrates Ten Years in London

Now, Thomas Carroll has launched a dedicated business plan focused on high-net worth individuals in London.

Consortium of top-tier insurers and asset managers completes the acquisition of leading European life insurance consolidator Viridium and welcomes new investors

This partnership between leading financial institutions and Viridium will contribute to the development of the European closed life market and will further provide the European insurance industry with optionality for the management of closed life books.

Triple Point team supports Pelican Capital’s investment into Capacitas

Triple Point was introduced through Altenburg Advisory and selected for its strong existing relationship with Pelican Capital and its ability to move quickly and deliver with certainty.

Baron Capital launches four Ucits funds

Each new strategy mirrors Baron Capital funds available in the US.

PensionBee launches petition demanding government action on pension transfer delays

The petition is part of PensionBee’s wider 10-day pension switch guarantee campaign, aiming to modernise pension transfers and give savers more control over their retirement savings.

CPP Investments Sells Stakes in Birmingham Joint Ventures to Hammerson

The transaction is expected to close in August 2025.

AXA: Half Year 2025 Earnings

AXA delivered an excellent performance in the first half of 2025.

AXA announces the acquisition of Prima, the leading direct insurance player in Italy

The acquisition of Prima is expected to strengthen AXA’s position in Italy by almost doubling the size of its Motor business.

Aberdeen reports £900m in outflows for H1

DIY platform Interactive Investor a bright spot as asset manager posted outflows.

Just Group bought for £2.4bn by insurer

The firm currently operates primarily in North America, but it has been strategically focused on the UK market.

Permira and Warburg Pincus weigh £2.5bn sale of UK wealth manager Evelyn Partners

Though discussions are still at an early stage and no deal is guaranteed

XPS Group connects over 600,000 members to Pensions Dashboards ahead of deadline

XPS is among the first large administrators to reach this level of dashboard connectivity, marking a key step for industry readiness.

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