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Malta: A go-to jurisdiction for fund managers in Europe

The country’s position within the European Union, combined with its adaptable legal framework, makes it an attractive base for funds of any scale and strategy.

CII launches new guide to improve support for vulnerable customers

The CII said up to half of UK adults show characteristics of vulnerability at any given time, with most people expected to experience vulnerability at some point in their lives.

The EBA publishes its Q2 2025 Dashboard on the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities

The dashboard presents aggregated statistical information for 304 banks earmarked for resolution across the European Union (EU), based on data reported by resolution authorities and banks, covering both decisions and resources.

Luxembourg celebrates the financial centre at the Finance Awards 2025

Gilles Roth and the CEO of Luxembourg for finance, Tom Théobald, opened the evening, before the presentation of eight awards highlighting the talent shaping Luxembourg's finance.

IQ-EQ enters Italian market with acquisition of Zenith Global

Latest acquisition taps into growing investor interest in Italy

Fund manager bullishness on the up despite AI and private credit bubble concerns

The survey found that fund managers believe private credit market stress to be the most underappreciated risk presently.

Europe’s private markets are having a moment

Private credit is stealing the spotlight. Investors overexposed to private equity are finding attractive, risk-adjusted returns in shorter-duration credit strategies.

Aviva replace AGPOL quote platform for group protection

Aviva Fusion will adopt the recent enhancements made to existing business policy management journeys on The Aviva Group Protection Online (AGPOL) platform.

Compass beats expectations as outsourcing trend continues to play out

Growth in North America is looking particularly strong, with growth of 9.1% and accounting for almost two-thirds of Compass’ revenues.

Craven Street Wealth buys Kent-based advice firm

Our clients will continue to receive the same trusted advice, now with access to wider expertise and specialist support available through CSW and the Quanta Group.

From opportunity to oversight – is private credit facing its reality?

Alana Gillies Ridout takes a look at what is driving the growth of credit funds and private debt platforms

New initiative launched to ease adviser shortage

The initiative comes amid increasing concern about the sector’s demographics.

EQT to distribute its private markets strategy through Deutsche Bank

EQT had around 266 billion euros (US$306 billion) of assets under management as of June 2025.

Deutsche Borse News: Solid substance—or overly ambitious expectations for the future?

After falling below 23,000 points on Friday, the DAX is starting the new week slightly stronger.

Eurex Builds Polish Zloty Swap Market with Major Banks in Response to EMIR 3.0

The initiative has already gained significant industry support, with most major banks and clearing members now operationally ready.

Financial fragmentation as a vulnerability in euro area bond markets

There is no generally accepted definition of financial fragmentation.

Life insurance stress test highlights M&G plc’s financial resilience

Under the LIST, the PRA assessed large life insurers’ resilience to a three-stage, evolving market stress using year-end 2024 balance sheets as a starting point (details of which are set out below).

EdenTree becomes first fund house with SDR labels across its range

EdenTree has received the ‘Sustainability Focus’ label for the last bunch of its funds.

Bridgewater, Lumyna launch absolute return fixed income Ucits

The strategy applies Bridgewater’s macro research and real-time data analysis to identify inefficiencies across global interest rate, credit and currency markets.

Lazard Sustainable Private Infrastructure Fund Completes Sale of Shawton Energy

This transaction is the inaugural realisation of the SPI investment portfolio, delivering an approximate 20% internal rate of return (IRR) for the Lazard SPI Fund.

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