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Tensions rise as regulators circle ballooning private credit market

Since the Global Financial Crisis when banks pared down their capital markets balance sheets, private credit issuance has excited the imagination of countless private capital firms

UK unemployment rate rises to 4.3% as higher interest rates take toll

Wage growth has been a real sticking point for the Bank of England

RBS-owner NatWest buys back further £1bn of its shares from UK government

This transaction represents another important milestone on the path to full privatisation.

Terry Smith takes pay cut but could still net £140m after tough run

Fundsmith continues to rake in the cash despite its flagship equity fund struggling to keep up with its benchmark.

Ceresio Investors build bridge between Switzerland and Italy

Conversely, this acquisition marks a milestone in Planzer's growth strategy and consolidates its presence in Italy.

Waystone launches second Fulcrum LTAF

LTAFs are fast-emerging as key vehicles for investment managers and pension schemes to access highly sought-after private asset classes.

Centralis Group Announces Acquisition of Admina Fund Services’ Business

Admina is an experienced provider of fund administration and corporate services based in the Channel Island of Guernsey.

Royal London Asset Management Property enters the UK Build-to-Rent market targeting 8,000 beds

Both assets will be managed by the business’ newly launched residential property management platform, ProperTies Living, as the investor looks to ensure a high quality of space and living for its occupiers.

Sesame Bankhall Group makes strategic investment in leading mortgage broker

The deal sees SBG acquire a significant stake in the 40-adviser strong business, with the option to increase the shareholding in the future.

Demystifying credit: CVC Income & Growth’s Pieter Staelens on asset class misperceptions

Pieter Staelens discussses why investors still have misperceptions around credit following the GFC

EBRD to support climate finance and private sector mobilisation at COP29

Among MDBs, the EBRD is the number one private climate finance mobiliser.

Luxembourg alternatives firm Centralis in Guernsey takeover

Centralis has announced acquisition of Admina Fund Services

FE fundinfo acquires Netherlands-based AIFMD specialist

It said the acquisition will help asset managers and service providers meet increasingly complex requirements while reducing operational burdens and costs.

PEH Reports a Loss for the Half-Year

In the same period of the previous year, a profit of 7,3 million euro was reported.

Mixed H1 from BT - strong cash flow and fibre gains amid revenue dip

On the other hand, the Consumer division saw a 2% decline in revenue with flat earnings.

Intelliflo and Estgro team up to transform wealth planning

This combination allows financial advisers to provide tailored recommendations for wealth transfer and inheritance tax strategies.

UK Autumn Budget – information overload for businesses?

Whether you’re a business in the UK, or looking to establish a presence on British soil, the following changes are set to impact your operations.

One Four Nine kickstarts next phase of growth with 10th acquisition

One Four Nine Wealth is the financial planning arm of the business, operating alongside One Four Nine Portfolio Management.

ISS MI: Multi-asset fund sales rise 25%

Fund-of-funds recorded the highest increase in sales, according to ISS Market Intelligence data

Investment can boost growth – if it comes with technological progress

Modern economic theory does regard capital investment as a contributor to economic growth.

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