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Fon.Te allocates further €160m to private markets

The latest round of private market investments confirms the scheme’s commitment to a strategy geared towards supporting tech start-ups.

Concerns Over Risk Management and Hedge Fund Regulation Are Increasing

Regulators are seen as the primary drivers of increased data transparency, but industry trade bodies and hedge funds themselves are also promoting greater transparency.

Urgent warning for anyone who has 'retirement savings'

The warning suggests those looking to secure a guaranteed retirement income could face reduced returns in the coming years.

The European Investment Bank has allocated €55 million for the restoration of Ukraineʼs infrastructure

This was reported by the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine.

FCA finds two-thirds of young investors take less than 24 hours to make investment decisions

Only 11% take more than a week to decide if an investment is right for them.

Drama-Prone Fintechs Face Mixed Regulatory Environment in 2025

The incoming US administration has made financial deregulation a policy priority for the next four years, and the future of the powerful Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in question.

SSGA launches Saudi Arabia sovereign bond ETF in Europe

Asset manager says growth of kingdom’s bond market has accelerated, driven in part by Vision 2030

European markets fall in last full trading day of 2024

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was around 0.5% lower at 1:32 p.m. London time, with most sectors in negative territory.

Zinsify Launches: A New Era of Secure Banking Products by SMBC Bank EU AG

This new offering aims to empower consumers by providing reliable and straightforward banking products.

BNP Paribas enters deal to acquire AXAInvestment Managers

The merger is set to create a ‘leading’ asset manager in Europe with €1.5tn in assets under management.

Equity and money market funds’ demand grew in Q3 2024

China led the pack with €84 billion in net sales, followed by the US with €62 billion and Ireland with €42 billion.

Greater demand for hyper-personalised advice expected

This means using technology to tailor services to the individual client, which could also prove commercially advantageous to the business.

FTSE falters as UK economy stalls, Direct Line accepts Aviva bid

The FTSE 100 has crept up ever so slightly as the latest GDP figures showed the UK economy stagnated in the third quarter, marking a blow for the Labour government.

TILLIT removes Ninety One and Janus Henderson funds from platform

While mergers do not automatically lead to removal, the significant shift in investment strategy and geographic focus triggered a review by our Fund Selection Team.

Natixis reshuffles investment management business

Natixis Investment Management will take a 51% share in Vega IS capital, currently entirely held by Natixis Wealth Management.

Parmenion breaks into open banking services via Natwest tie-up

With the help of their adviser, clients will be able to make top-up payments directly from their bank accounts.

Fast-tracked business exits, skills shortages and increased complexity trigger business outsourcing boom

Business owners plan to increase their use of outsourcing services over the next year, according to research* carried out by Evelyn Partners.

The dramatically changing face of the portfolio construction

Financial advisers building client portfolios, or acting as de facto PMs

Spain Hires Bank of America for CaixaBank Trading Plan

Spain has trailed other European countries over the past two years in selling down stakes in the banking sector held since the financial crisis.

T. Rowe Price to adopt ‘sustainability impact’ label for two funds

The two funds are the T. Rowe Price OEIC Global Impact Credit and T. Rowe Price OEIC Global Impact Equity funds.

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