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Swiss Life Asset Managers acquires Condecta

Swiss Life Asset Managers buys space solutions firm Condecta from private equity firm Paragon Partners.

Zurich reports ‘record’ life business operating profit in H1

Life insurance new business premiums increased 3% in US dollar terms and 5% on a like-for-like basis to $8,510m, driven by Zurich’s preferred lines of protection and unit-linked.

Investors say inflation still poses biggest risk to portfolio performance

With this in mind, investors must recommit to implementing robust risk management strategies to protect their investments against any volatility

Event-driven hedge funds lead returns in July

Gains in event-driven and equity-hedge strategies led performance

65% of pension scheme runners do not know how much members can expect at retirement

Nearly half (47%) have considered a change to their DC structure

Markets drove Europe’s industry AUM higher in first half of year

Estimated net sales contributed €172.7 billion to the increase.

L&G posts positive results despite Asset Management division decline

Despite the miss on PRT, its pleasing to see that in the first half of the year nine of out of 15 deals involved the businesses’ Asset Management clients showing strong synergies between the two businesses.

Türkiye's inflation to fall sharply: Europe's largest asset manager

Strigo said the financial returns are attractive, which warrants the asset manager to take a more medium-term view, with six to 12 months.

Chancellor looks to ‘Canadian model’ pensions for UK

Reports suggest Rachel Reeves is looking to consolidate public pension funds to unlock more private investments.

Drawdown the ‘dominant’ retirement strategy despite improved annuity rates

Despite this, only 11% of client assets are held within annuities.

Alternative Credit Awards: Shortlist unveiled

The shortlist for the Alternative Credit Awards has been released, recognising the most influential players in the private debt industry.

Goehring & Rozencwajg establishes UK feeder fund

To capitalise on the growth of the commodity market, Goehring & Rozencwajg starts a UK feeder fund.

Berlin-based ACE Alternatives gets a seven-figure seed to redefine alternative fund management

This investment will drive ACE’s expansion into new markets and the enhancement of its tech offerings.

SME Finance Taskforce announces plan boost UK economic growth

The SME Finance Taskforce has released its cation plan to boost the UK economy by speeding up lending and access to finance for 5.5 million SMEs.

European IPO momentum sees funding quadruple in 2024

The global initial public offering (IPO) market endured something of a meltdown in 2022, and struggled throughout 2023.

Boutique Investment Bank Ardea Reportedly Eyes UK Expansion

The report noted that boutique operations in Great Britain have increased in prominence, taking almost 40% of takeover advisory fees in the first six months of the year

AXA Venture Partners’ (AVP) leadership team acquires AXA’s stake in AVP

AXA Venture Partners’ (AVP) leadership team acquires AXA’s stake in AVP, ushering in a new chapter for AVP as an independent private investment company.

Legal & General’s affordable housing strategy grows to £280m following GMPF investment The Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF) invests £120m into Legal & General’s

Affordable Housing Fund, as it continues to invest to increase much-needed affordable housing supply in England.

Quilter Investors adds alternatives to Cirilium Passive for first time

These strategic asset allocation changes mean the Cirilium Passive portfolios now have access to a wider investment universe, but crucially at no extra cost for clients.

UK investment management industry AUM grows to £9.1trn

The IA said the growth is “testament to the resilience and global appeal of the industry, despite a challenging year.”

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