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Dai-ichi Life to raise stake in UK asset manager Capula to 15%

Capula, established in 2005, specialises in fixed-income arbitrage, crisis alpha, and global macro strategies.

Pension industry aligns on UK growth with Mansion House Accord

The government expects the initiative to unlock up to £50bn for private markets, including around £25bn for UK businesses and infrastructure projects.

Brace for Reform UK’s war on ‘woke’ pension investments

Farage & Co could make a big splash at the pool party

Evelyn Partners launches Cash & Cautious Bond strategy into the financial adviser market

Bespoke portfolio service will help advisers and their clients navigate a period of global uncertainty and falling interest rates

SEB launches private debt fund with Capital Four

SEB is initially offering professional investors the opportunity to invest in the fund but will eventually invite non-professional investors as well.

Retirees not confident their private pension savings will last for life

Over a quarter (26%) reported feeling financially secure, with women (19%) feeling less financially secure than men (32%).

Norway wealth fund revokes exclusion on Germany's RWE

The Norwegian fund said that several milestones with regards to the phaseout have already been reached.

Retirees target pension pot would only last for 11 years

Based on survey responses, the average personal pension savings goal is £253,701.40, intended to fund an annual retirement income of £30,050.20.

There’s a ‘lack of understanding’ around ESG funds, says L&G

Laud added that the cost of doing business in asset management is rising across the board, with the industry now ranking as the second most fragmented in the world.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Enters the European Market for Active Equity ETFs

The launch comes after the recent entry of Goldman Sachs Asset Management into active ETFs in EMEA

High inflation and FOMO tempting younger people into high-risk investments

They are coming of age in a highly anxious social environment with the perception that they could be missing out on things that their friends are having.

Just Group improves death benefit options on innovative secure lifetime Income solution

It also helps advisers better meet their regulatory obligations for ensuring income sustainability.

Allianz open to cooperations on asset management, board member says

Last year, Reuters reported that the insurer was weighing options for its Allianz Global Investors (AGI) unit, including a possible merger or partial sale of the division.

Pension Funds Lose Again in April

The financial markets experienced a veritable rollercoaster ride in April, the experts emphasize.

Scottish Widows Platform integrates investment suitability software tool

This will help advisers match their clients to tailored investment options.

Will the real money pivot to Europe?

Money managers may be slowly moving assets out of the US

ZEDRA welcomes corporate service provider Alan & Luca as its latest strategic investment

This latest collaboration enhances ZEDRA’s position as a leading Corporate & Global Expansion service provider, supporting companies with cross-border operations.

Laying the groundwork: How emerging managers can pre-market a strategy in Europe without setting up a fund

This is particularly valuable for first-time managers who want to validate demand before launching and going through the process, and cost, of setting up a fund.

BoE cuts rates, but more drastic action being considered in light of trade turmoil

Investors are betting on three further rate cuts this year as rising risks to growth look likely to supersede inflationary threats in the coming months.

Zurich starts new financial cycle with solid growth and strong capitalization

Life insurance continued its profitable growth with an increase in gross premiums 1 of 18%, supported primarily by the business with unit-linked, capital-efficient savings and pension protection products

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