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GSAM appointed by Shell to run £29bn global OCIO pension scheme brief

Deal includes around £11.5bn of UK scheme assets

Verve launches compliance switching service for advice firms

Inspired by the simplicity of switching banks or utilities, Verve founder and CEO Cathi Harrison said the new offering addresses a long-standing industry challenge.

NLFI announces fourth trading plan to further reduce stake in ABN AMRO

The Dutch State has previously announced that it intends to gradually reduce its stake (through NLFI) in ABN AMRO over time.

British financial advisor sets foot in Switzerland

The British consulting firm Henry Dannell Private Clients is opening a new unit in Europe, Henry Dannell Switzerland.

Square Mile rebrands after Titan acquisition

Will now be called Titan Square Mile

Schroders awarded €3.9 billion sustainable equity mandate by Dutch pension investor PGGM

The PGGM mandate demonstrates the strength of Schroders’ active and innovative investment approach, focused on delivering highly customised solutions in sustainable investing.

Phoenix Group: 2025 half year results

Strong growth and strengthening Solvency balance sheet

From pressure to precision financial planning as a strategic compass

The same principles behind their approach can be applied in the UK, enabling boards and executives to make better-informed investment decisions.

Avantium Secures €65M in Funding with Ambitious Commercial Plans

Commercial PEF operations aim for Q1 2026, marking market growth in sustainable materials.

HMRC’s new Lifetime ISA research shows just how confused its purpose has become

By attempting to serve two distinct goals, the product risks failing to meet either effectively – echoing concerns raised by the Treasury Committee and many in the industry.

Investors shun equities amid correction worries

By contrast, this summer, stock markets are ignoring a wide range of negative signals and have continued to reach new highs.

Boutiques turning to outsourcing & int’l expansion to survive – research

Univeral Investment finds around half planning to outsource and target growth across borders

Xtrackers launches new small-cap ESG ETFs

The launch includes a globally diversified small-cap ETF, offered in distributing and accumulating share classes, alongside ESG-screened versions of global and European small-cap strategies.

US-based asset manager to launch first ETFs in Europe

The ETFs will sit alongside Dimensional’s existing UCITS funds and separate accounts in Europe.

Geneva hedge fund makes debut

The HC Vigama Alpha Fund has launched according to plan and will be distributed via Harington Cooper‘s platform.

Aon Signs Definitive Agreement to Sell Significant Majority of NFP's Wealth Business to Madison Dearborn Partners

The agreement includes Wealthspire Advisors, Fiducient Advisors, Newport Private Wealth and related platforms

Pre-budget gilt yield jitters showcase pension funds’ margin vulnerabilities

There is no doubt the upcoming budget adds a new layer of uncertainty.

PEAC Solutions acquires ABN AMRO UK for undisclosed amount

This acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, brings together two complementary portfolios.

Business as usual for Google after DoJ win, but AI risk looms large

There were genuine fears that Google would need to divest from its Chrome browser, with some tech giants sniffing around of late.

Artemis announces plans to offer global small-cap strategy

Artemis has announced plans to offer an actively managed global small-cap strategy run by its SmartGARP investment team.

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