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Alternative fund managers to increase focus on governance

Almost all (99%) senior leaders at alternative fund manager firms said the board and senior management at their company already take governance seriously.

Ariel Re employee scores top mark in London market exams

Darling has been at Ariel Re since 2020

Standard Life deploys new annuity transfer tracker from Origo

The tracker enables advisers to see the status of each transfer and where the application is in the system.

German property bank PBB's profit plunges as US office loans sour

PBB said it expected the commercial property market to "enter calmer waters" in the second half of 2024.

Aviva plc 2024 interim results announcement

Aviva continues to benefit significantly from the balanced and diversified business we have built and lead.

Reaction as inflation rises for the first time this year

Inflation is still seen as the most significant risk to the performance of UK investors’ portfolios, new research from RAW Capital Partners has found.

View From The Top with Polen Capital CEO Stan Moss: 12 years of change

Moss discusses the Somerset fund acquisition, UK expansion plans and work with Make a Wish Foundation

Howden acquires Cardiff-based insurance intermediary group

“Over the past 12 months, we’ve seen a 46% surge in interest from individuals seeking private medical insurance to speed up their access to diagnosis and treatment.

Mintos bags €3.1 million in 14-day crowdfund

European alternative investment platform Mintos has wrapped up a €3.1 million crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube.

Swissquote: A Half-Year Report with Few Weaknesses

The online bank Swissquote has benefited in the first half of the year from the strong performance of the stock markets and the good mood among investors.

In Focus Group joins Wren Sterling to create south coast presence for national firm

The deal is Wren Sterling’s third deal of 2024 following the acquisition of TW Financial and the Howe Maxted Group in March and July respectively.

UK’s Nest Hires J.P. Morgan’s Campbell Global for Timberland Fund

The fund will seek timberland investments that promote sustainable forestry practices.

LCP launches tool to help widows & widowers check their state pension

LCP said: “An increased amount of state pension has been put into payment and arrears have been paid.”

Inflation seen as top risk to UK portfolio performance: study

Inflation ranked top, with 89% of respondents saying this presents a ‘high risk’ or ‘moderate risk’.

Savers reclaim £57m as overtaxation on pension withdrawals continues

The true overtaxation number will likely be substantially higher.

Bank of Cyprus Set For Greek Bourse Return, Quitting London

Bank of Cyprus left the Greek market in 2016, during the financial turmoil which saw the country come close to leaving the euro.

Hargreaves Lansdown accepts £5.4bn takeover bid

The news was confirmed by the investment platform in a statement published on the London Stock Exchange at 7am.

Grandi Stazioni Retail Deal Announcement

The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the year, subject to certain customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

London IPO market prospects ticked up in August but no full recovery until 2025

Possible IPO targets in the pipeline included Anglo American De Beers, Thought Machine, and Starling Bank.

Exploring Guernsey’s international pensions landscape

Where an international pension operated from Guernsey is suitable, employers can harmonise pension benefits across those jurisdictions, which is a key advantage.

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