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EU looks to AE success with plans to drive investment into productive finance

It pointed out that such initiatives have proved “highly effective” in driving scale, boosting pension coverage and addressing issues of adequacy.

Aviva shares views on the Keep Britain Working Discovery Phase Report

This approach would enhance workplace health standards by making them open-source and competitive for larger employers, while providing smaller employers with a benchmark to aim for, along with appropriate support.

Consortium of insurers and asset managers to take over Germany's Viridium

The precise share of ownership between the partners was not revealed, but Japan's T&D has the largest share.

Altum Group Secures FCA Licenses and expands UK operations

This approval marks a major milestone in the firm’s strategic expansion and commitment to delivering high-quality regulated financial services across its expanding geographic footprint.

Cinven to Sell Viridium Group

Cinven identified an opportunity to better serve the market by consolidating the highly fragmented German life insurance sector and investing in best-in-class technology to create an industry-leading single, modern business platform.

View from the top with Goldman Sachs’ Hilary Lopez

Head of the EMEA third-party wealth business says her mission upon joining the company was to become one of the leading players in the region

Investors weigh up Europe’s investment appeal in a volatile market

Markets are already pricing in stronger growth, driven by investment and a potential rebound in consumer confidence.

Miami International Holdings Announces Offer to Acquire The International Stock Exchange

The recommended cash acquisition recognises the strength of the business

FCA approves Aegon Asset Management's private credit LTAF

This is Aegon Asset Management’s first LTAF and the first Aegon Asset Management fund approved within the Carne Group Aegon Asset Management LTAF umbrella structure.

Santander transforms UK branch network as it invests for the future

The bank actively supports growth in shared Banking Hubs and Community Access to Cash initiatives.

Asset managers boost bullish euro bets as hedge funds cut shorts

The move comes as Germany loosens fiscal constraints, pledging hundreds of billions of euros for defence and infrastructure, a policy shift that is prompting wider fiscal expansion across Europe.

Fintel core revenue jumps 22% in ‘seminal year’

The company’s overall financial position also remains strong.

Banks lift London's FTSE 100 ahead of BoE rate call this week

A perky sterling kept gains in check for the internationally-focussed firms, while the more domestically-inclined FTSE 250 mid-cap climbed 0.8% to a one-week high.

What Ben Whitmore and Kevin Murphy are buying for Brickwood’s first fund

The most important question Brickwood asks is whether the current pressure on profitability is temporary and can be resolved, or permanent.

AIB signals interest in growing its wealth management space

Donal Galvin, chief financial officer of AIB, told debt investors the bank had little interest in overseas expansion

Phoenix 2024 full year results

Phoenix Group’s strong strategic and financial progress drives target upgrades

Standard Life climbs to 12% market share in individual annuities

In 2024, the business drove gross inflows upwards by 34% to £5.1bn.

Three ways to add diversification to your global allocation

Many global funds will use the MSCI World as a benchmark.

Solid foundation for the future: Swiss Post continues to develop modern public service

The market and interest rate environment for Swiss Post remains extremely challenging.

State Street to Launch Active ETFs in Europe This Year

Ann Prendergast tells Morningstar that State Street Global Advisors is planning SPDR active UCITS ETFs in 2025.

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