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AJ Bell posts strong start to year as assets hit record highs

The increase in customers helped drive platform assets under administration to a record £108bn, up 21% over the year and 5% in the quarter.

Generali Central Life Insurance launches AI-driven Digital Smart Manager to simplify life insurance decisions

The platform marks a milestone in the Company’s commitment to simplifying life insurance and ensuring customers clearly understand product benefits through transparent, data-backed conversations.

Phoenix Group, Scottish Widows among potential Aegon UK bidders

The Dutch insurer said the review of the UK arm could lead to a ‘potential divestment

The Housing Association Pension Fund Foundation selects Van Lanschot Kempen as fiduciary manager

The firm writes that over the past year, the pension scheme, supported by Montae & Partners, conducted an extensive selection process for a fiduciary manager.

Abacus Advisers opens Glasgow office as hub for regional growth

The office will be based in Glasgow’s International Financial Services District

IFGL awarded five stars for strength and service by AKG

AKG said it considers IFGL to be a financially strong standalone operation

Two-year extension of the EU-funded programme of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) to contribute to macroeconomic and financial stability in Africa

Joint press release with the European Commission and the Deutsche Bundesbank

Poland has more gold than the European Central Bank and has no intention of slowing down

High gold reserves also contribute to the stability of the Polish economy.

M&G commits £1 billion to power UK innovation, infrastructure and affordable housing

M&G has over £100 billion invested in the UK economy and aims to attract further investment from LGPS and international investors into the forthcoming M&G UK Social Investment Fund

Rising mid-market confidence underpins positive business activity expectations for 2026

Our latest Business Growth Tracker report finds business confidence - led by mid-market companies – remains strong for 2026.

M&G delivers strong growth in the Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) market

£1.5 billion of BPAs written in 2025, c. 65% increase year-on-year

Investor groups criticise UK scrapping of audit reform bill

The legislation was expected to introduce a new definition for public interest entities, make directors more accountable for their reporting requirements and to establish a new regulator with enhanced powers.

DIY investors predict rate cut frenzy in 2026, expecting a Bank Rate of 2.7% by Summer

The current base rate from the Bank of England is 3.75%.

Europe’s gateway to private capital

With venture ecosystems less developed than in the US, Europe offers opportunities in AI, fintech, cybersecurity and biotech.

Pension, ISA or cash: Which is the quickest way to get to £120,000?

Saving through a pension could get you there eight years more quickly than stocks and shares.

‘This is not a short term blip’, says Royal London’s AAA-rated Paola Binns

Paola Binns discusses the strong performance of her short-dated bonds funds.

Finserve Appoints Spring Capital To Distribute Industry's Longest Running Active Global Defence Fund

Independent funds distributor to market the Finserve Global Security Fund, the UK and Europe’s first actively managed global defence fund, as interest in defence, cybersecurity and space intensifies

Beat Blue Monday by taking control of your finances and your future

Instead of letting Blue Monday take hold, Quilter Invest is urging people to take small, practical steps to regain control of their finances to beat the blues and set themselves up confidently for the year ahead.

UK headquartered Oxbow Partners launches in New York

Alongside this, the firm’s market intelligence team offers unique analysis into the UK market and global reinsurance.

Bank of England alarm as hedge fund gilt bets hit £100bn

Sudden economic or financial shock risks triggering ‘fire sales’ in UK bonds, officials warn

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