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Housing market holds its nerve as transactions rise ahead of Budget

The market seems to have accepted that higher borrowing costs are here to stay, and that stability, rather than cheap credit, is the new foundation for confidence.

Swedish pension agency seeks tech fund managers

The goal is to channel capital into actively managed global technology funds that mainly invests in large and mid-cap companies, delivering strong, risk-adjusted returns while backing long-term innovation and sustainability.

Advisers signal rising appetite for international bonds, research shows

Among advisers not currently recommending international bonds, 77% anticipate doing so to some extent within five years.

Generali and BPCE likely to abandon asset management merger – report

The talks may conclude without a deal due to opposition from the Italian government and potential management changes at Generali.

Mortgage momentum holds in September but Budget jitters rising

With the Budget now fast approaching and rumours brewing about potential changes to housing taxes or stamp duty reliefs, many people are growing more cautious.

Data infrastructure faces stress test as private credit consolidation beckons

Neoxam's Charles Sayac takes a look at the industry-wide consolidation expected in private credit over the next five years

Zurich is reimagining the future of insurance with ambitious new AI Lab

Collaboration with the University of St. Gallen and the ETH Zurich’s Agentic Systems Lab to accelerate industry transformation using the power of artificial intelligence (AI)

BNP Paribas signals interest in asset management deal as UniCredit drifts from Amundi

Earlier this year, BNP Paribas reinforced its investment arm by acquiring Axa Investment Managers.

Q3 2025: DWS reports record profit in the first nine months - on track to achieve its 2025 targets for earnings per share and cost-to-income ratio

This resulted in DWS achieving its second-best financial result for a quarter and its best financial result for the first nine months of a year.

Royal London announces BPA transaction with the Premdor Crosby Pension Plan

This buy-in also marks the first time that Royal London has used its deferred premium solution, with part of the premium deferred until 2026.

Nordic Capital to acquire BMLL, a leading provider of historical trading data and analytics for capital markets

The investment will be made in close partnership with the management team of BMLL and minority shareholder Optiver, marking a joint commitment to accelerate the company’s next phase of growth.

Clients cutting pension contributions to invest in IHT solutions

In Downing’s survey of UK financial advisers and wealth managers, a further 30% questioned said clients are taking money out of pensions to invest in IHT planning solutions.

UK pensioners set for 4.8% boost under triple lock next April

This means that from April next year pensioners are likely in line for a 4.8% boost.

GenTwo Lands a Giant

On Tuesday, GenTwo, the Zurich-based fintech specializing in investment-product securitization, announced that Interactive Brokers has joined its AMC Creator ecosystem.

Legal & General agrees £4.6bn UK pensions buyout deal with Ford

Agreement comes as insurer seeks to ward off competition in lucrative transfer market for pension risk

Ucits inflows drive Europe’s fund rebound in August

Ucits are the EU’s regulated cross-border investment vehicles. Long-term Ucits, excluding money market funds, attracted €71 billion.

Janus Henderson debuts research equity strategy in Ucits ETF

The firm has listed a 'research-engineered' ETF on the London Stock Exchange, using its global research equity strategy in a Ucits ETF for the first time.

L&G completes £4.6 billion buy-in with Ford pension schemes

This transaction was notable for its seamless collaboration and engagement between L&G, and the Funds’ Trustees and their advisors, finalising a significant deal in a short timeframe.

Housing market treads water as buyers await Budget clarity

While inflation has fallen sharply from its peak, it remains almost double the 2% target, and that means mortgage rates are unlikely to fall meaningfully in the short term.

L&G announces £2bn impact investment to drive regional growth across the UK

The investment will help deliver c.10,000 new social and affordable homes as well as support the creation of c.24,000 jobs – direct, indirect and induced – nationwide.

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