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Eurozone - PMIs rise on industrial optimism and frontloading

The manufacturing sector stands to gain from higher growth prospects as rising defence spending and fiscal largesse in Germany raise future demand for industrial goods.

Helveteq launches art ETPs in new partnership

Artex GM and Helveteq are to launch a joint range of CHF-denominated art exchange-traded products, transforming fine art into a regulated alternative asset class.

Behind the Headlines: What to expect in today’s Spring Statement

Aegon pensions director Steven Cameron says he thinks there will be a “Spring Statement silence” on pensions.

Golding raises €115.5 million for Article 9 impact fund

The investment programme attracted interest from both existing and new clients: around 20 per cent of the capital comes from new investors.

Howden to acquire Barnett Waddingham, representing a new, exciting chapter in our 35-year journey

This creates one of the largest pensions and employee benefits consultancies in the UK and represents a new, exciting chapter in our 35-year journey.

The rise of Eurozone bond yields outside Germany is unwarranted

It might be time to consider a pause in unwinding the ECB’s pandemic-era asset purchasing programme

CISI and IPI partner to offer ‘lifelong learning resources’ to asset management professionals

Programme participants of IPI receive a 1-year sponsored CISI membership

Norway sovereign wealth fund makes $1 billion real estate investments

Shaftesbury Capital will retain the remaining 75% interest and manage the London portfolio on behalf of the joint venture, while subsidiaries of AXA will hold 60% ownership in the other portfolio.

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.

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