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European stock exchanges mint $6.6bn from trading boom

LSEG, Euronext, Deutsche Börse and SIX see boost from market volatility

How £2mn is the new target for the UK’s Isa millionaires

According to him, investors could build a £2mn tax efficient portfolio over three decades by investing the full annual Isa allowance of £20,000, achieving an average annual return of 7 per cent.

New interim CEO of NS&I appointed to lead ‘missing savings’ review

Thousands of people, including bereaved families, have faced difficulties tracing and accessing their loved one’s savings – averaging £12,500.

Rare earth elements: Investing through a geopolitical lens

Henrietta Pacquement, Fixed Income chief operating officer for Allspring Global Investments, looks at developments in REE commodities

The industry that pays the bills – but remains misunderstood

For those inside the sector, this is routine.

Aegon nominates Marco Keim to succeed Lard Friese on the Supervisory Board of a.s.r.

Subject to shareholder approval, Mr. Keim will take up his position on a.s.r.’s Supervisory Board as of the closing of the AGM until July 4, 2028

Jersey and the UK

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Luxembourg financial centre records strong growth across sectors in 2025

The growth has been broad-based, spanning both UCITS and alternative investment funds, with alternatives now accounting for 35% of total assets.

EIB Group powers up flagship investment instruments to boost Europe’s tech leadership and defence capabilities

The significant expansion of the successful European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI) will crowd in institutional investors, in addition to public resources from Member States.

Aberdeen launches trust service as complexity grows for advisers

The Trust Service has been developed to help advisers use trusts more effectively within client planning, offering specialist support across the full trust lifecycle.

Beat Thoma of Fisch AM warns of a liquidity gap in the financial markets.

Beat Thoma, CIO of Fisch Asset Management, believes the Iran conflict will likely continue to occupy global markets for some time, but is not the primary driver.

Aegon AM launches new asset-backed securities fund

Aegon AAA ABS is managed by the Aegon Investment Management team

Secondaries surge as private markets turn selective, Cammi shows

Almost half of managers expect allocations to secondaries and fund-of-funds strategies to increase over the next 12 months, showing strong demand for liquidity solutions as exit timelines remain uneven.

January house price data lags reality as higher rates hit affordability

The headline figures therefore provide a backward‑looking snapshot of a market that has already shifted materially.

PRA Group and StepChange Unite Stakeholders in UK Parliament to Strengthen Financial Inclusion

Cross‑sector dialogue highlights practical ways to support people in financial difficulty

Majority of LPs eye public-private credit integration within five years

The findings are based on a survey of 135 senior investment professionals across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

Germany eyes boost in pension investment via global equities

The second-pillar reform lays the groundwork for broader adoption of defined contribution (DC) plans and higher-yield occupational pensions among low earners.

Fundment tops Defaqto platform service rankings

Fundment ranked first overall, followed by Quilter and Parmenion, with Transact and Wealthtime completing the top five.

Zug-based cleantech startup targets real estate funds

The Zug-based cleantech startup Enshift aims to help property owners achieve precisely this while simultaneously assuming the financing and implementation risks.

Aveni selected by Quilter to support deployment of AI powered support across adviser network

The tool also helps capture key information from face-to-face and online meetings

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