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Square Mile recognises CCLA Better World Global Equity Fund

The fund mirrors CCLA’s successful global equity strategy offered to its 30,000 charity clients since 2007.

Another drop in GDP as Bank of England prepares for final rate decision of 2024

The UK economy had been building relatively good momentum in the earlier part of this year, but concerns around the messaging in the lead up to the budget saw consumers hit pause on spending while they awaited more details on the government’s plans.

Swiss Re targets a net income of more than USD 4.4 billion for 2025

All Business Units are aiming for more ambitious targets in 2025 compared with 2024.

Triodos Bank Announces First BNG Private Sector Loan to Nature Impact

These aim to provide new and improved homes for a wide range of English wildlife.

Royal London is growing its Irish pensions business. The firm reveals its strategy

The UK pension giant's Irish chief Noel Freeley and head of asset management Trevor Greetham talk to The Currency about building out funds for Ireland

Carlsquare advised VM Capital on successful refinancing and securing growth financing

In addition, the financing package strengthens TK’s position as a leading German server manufacturer and positions TK for further data centre projects across Europe.

Bain & Company with larger French head office for longer period in Espace Kléber, Paris

Completed in 1999, the property has been in the Hausinvest portfolio since 2009

AXA IM continues its initiatives to test blockchain technology as part of ECB’s exploratory work on central bank money settlement

The first experiment involved a €3 million investment by AXA IM, on behalf of AXA France, into a digital sovereign bond issued by the Republic of Slovenia.

AI and Interest Rates: UK Fund Managers' 2025 Market Calls

We reveal what is on the professionals' agendas for the new year.

Zara owner Inditex posts rare miss on Q3 sales and slow start to festive period

The retailer’s Q3 sales were up 11% at constant currency, compared to the 12% that had been anticipated.

Emerging trends in structured finance and asset-backed securities

Innovations in fintech are optimising loan servicing, making it possible to deliver more efficient service and enhancing portfolio performance.

Natixis chief sees sustained super-cycle in private market investing

Private assets are becoming more accessible for retail investors, with this among the factors driving their growth

MPA Financial Management partners with Sarasin & Partners to create model portfolios

The MPA Sarasin Tailored Portfolio Service consists of five highly diversified model portfolios designed to meet a range of client risk profiles.

Coller Capital’s 41st Global Private Capital Barometer, Winter 2024-25

The Barometer explores the current dynamics of private markets, examining private market trends, the competitive landscape and how LPs are navigating the evolving environment amid an improving macroeconomic backdrop.

National advice firm Milecross makes fourth acquisition of 2024

The team of seven, including four advisers and three administrative staff, will all join Milecross.

Insurers must better engage with advisers on protection products, survey finds

An additional 21% stated they would be more inclined to do so if they had access to the right tools and resources.

Waystone’s UK ACD surpasses £100bn in AUM

This is reflected in Waystone’s expanding client base.

New Consumer Duty tool launched to help advisers ‘stay one step ahead’

There is expected to be an increased focus on key aspects of the Duty during the first quarter of 2025.

Wealth is not all: how gentrification in Zurich has led to housing shortage

Even one of the richest cities in the world is at pains to deal with its housing crisis, a common problem of practically all metropolises.

Banking group will lend more to buyers of homes with best EPCs

This change has been informed by detailed analysis of EPC ratings, energy transaction and mortgage data.

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