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How pension reform is reshaping retirement income

Investment manager Steven Hay explains why the Baillie Gifford Monthly Income Fund is suited to address regulatory changes in the UK pension market

Man Group launches actively managed credit ETFs

Product launches and investment reports point to continued growth in private credit, including systematic approaches

Titan Square Mile downgrades Monks investment trust on Adair retirement

New ratings for responsible and fixed income funds

Mother-daughter protection duo on why more IFAs are seeking specialist help

The government’s plans on inheritance tax and the inclusion of pensions in estates from April 2027 are adding urgency and are now a major growth driver for JLHO.

Standard Life launches £1,000 flat-fee pension advice service

Pension provider has entered the space with a team of 10 advisers, and will target clients approaching retirement with £50,000 in their savings pot.

Beacon Wealth Management named in Top 50 firms in the UK

They were also commended for advisers holding advanced qualifications and a proven record of helping clients plan confidently for the future.

French asset managers complete merger

The new entity, which will retain the CPRAM name, will become the tenth largest asset manager in France with nearly €100 billion in assets under management.

Finli celebrates third anniversary with four more acquisitions

These latest deals add around £259m worth of assets and support the firm’s expansion into its core regions.

Hargreaves Lansdown hits two million clients and record AUA

Recent initiatives include launching the first and only digital VCT service

State Street IM and Van Lanschot Kempen IM announce partnership to further enhance investment strategies

The partnership will see the firms explore opportunities to develop active ETF products, combining Van Lanschot Kempen's specialist active management capabilities and State Street IM's ETF capabilities.

Pension Fund KPN invests EUR300 million in M&G managed impact-focused private debt strategy

The portfolio’s assets will be invested in impact and sustainable investments for which Pensioenfonds KPN has the intention to achieve positive and measurable social/environmental impact alongside a target risk adjusted financial return.

L&G breaks industry record as it surpasses £200 billion in DC assets

Milestone evidences the DC provider’s commercial momentum.

Advisers report a surge in IHT enquiries ahead of the Budget

Overall, one in three said it is a mix of new and existing clients.

Aviva signs pension deals with five private markets managers

The insurer has signed strategic partnerships with Neuberger Berman, StepStone, KKR, Invesco, and Apollo for a new default fund.

Equities begin to sparkle for income investors

Income investing is bouncing back after the lows of 2023, writes Morningstar Wealth’s Nick Stanhope

Vontobel launches global bond fund for AAA-rated manager

Anna Holzgang will oversee the new actively managed Vontobel Fund (CH) - Global Bond strategy alongside Daniel Karnaus.

Hamilton Lane launches evergreen venture capital fund

The launch marks one of the few VC funds in the evergreen space.

Vaudoise Acquires Janssens Ecofin Investment Consulting

Employees from Prevanto and Ecofin Investment Consulting are expected to work closely together

Net assets of European funds surpass €24trn

Bond funds continued to see the biggest rise in inflows in July, from €28 billion to €41 billion, while equity funds registered a similar percentage in increased inflows, from €10 billion to €15 billion.

Why Post-Trade Matters in Europe’s ETF Growth

When an ETF appears in an investor’s portfolio, the process looks almost effortless.

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