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Vanguard adds two new active global bond funds to fixed income range

Active Global Core and Global Strategic Bond funds offer all-in-one exposure to global fixed income markets

Mobiliar continues its growth course in a first half of the year characterized by high natural damage

The rockslide in Blatten (Valais) caused natural hazard damage amounting to CHF 170 million, which impacted the technical result in the non-life business.

Norway sovereign wealth fund excludes Eramet from portfolio on ethics grounds

The fund held a 0.44% stake in Eramet worth $6.8 million as of June 30

Tavistock buys into Lifetime to boost wellbeing push

The acquisition, subject to FCA approval, is described as both a partial sale and a strategic partnership intended to accelerate the firm’s growth.

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Edgewater's Gregory Jones on creating synergies within investment portfolios

Chelsea Financial Services’ McDermott: Active ETFs ‘marketing dressed as innovation’

The managing director is left a little perplexed by the recent wave of ‘active’ ETFs launches

Morgan Stanley IM launches global stars SICAV

The fund’s investment approach focuses on business excellence, generally characterised by the creation and nurturing of intangible assets, which in turn support high return, incremental capital deployment.

Starling Bank plans £4bn secondary share sale; White House appeals ruling blocking Trump from ousting Fed’s Cook

Plus: Goldman chief Solomon warns of US economic slowdown, and more

EBRD extends new guarantee to Raiffeisen Bank Ukraine to unlock €200 million of business finance

The EBRD’s facility will cover up to 50 per cent of Raiffeisen’s credit risk on new finance worth €200 million for businesses operating in Ukraine.

M&G Investments adopts Bloomberg’s research solutions

The system also integrates AI-powered tools, including document search and analysis on the Bloomberg Terminal, to streamline workflows.

Scottish Widows Platform partners with Origo for first phase of asset transfer service

Origo’s new service facilitates the “gathering, cleansing and updating of client information in a controlled and auditable system”, accessible by both the advice business and the platform.

L&G launches digital infrastructure fund to drive growth in digital economy

The UK & Europe-focused fund hits c.€600m first close amid strong investor demand, as L&G turns its Asset Management ambition into action.

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.

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