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Investing in 2026: broadening regional and sector-level equity exposure

One of the most frequent questions we receive from investors concerns the short and medium-term outlook for equities.

Hidden inefficiencies in managing multiple fund transaction networks are stalling the industry’s drive toward full automation, Bravura research finds

The research showed that half of respondents rely on at least six different fund transaction networks, each requiring their own setup, oversight and maintenance.

Nucleus PE backer buys Winterflood Business Services

Employees working at WBS will transfer with the business to Epiris, which owns a minority stake in platform Nucleus.

HANetf launches “Making Europe Great Again” ETF, revamps gold ETF

HANetf also unveiled the Making Europe Great Again Ucits ETF, designed to capture companies expected to benefit from Europe’s push for economic resilience, domestic capability-building and strategic investment.

M&G launches active ETF range backed by £350 million initial investment

Combining the benefits of active management with the typical structural efficiencies of an ETF wrapper,

Sarasin launches Shariah investment service

The Shariah investment service will be offered as a multi-asset discretionary portfolio benefitting from the Sarasin & Partners global thematic investment philosophy.

Amundi expands fixed income offerings in Asia

Global Bond Income and US Bond Income Funds are now available in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Carne completes acquisition of Japan Fund Management from Mizuho Trust & Banking

While such transactions take time to structure and agree, the transition itself has been completed quickly and efficiently once all approvals were in place.

Confidence in economic prospects remains low

Business confidence in the prospects for Guernsey’s economy over the next 12 months remains fairly low.

Scottish DFM Thorntons rebrands as Drumnor Investments

Top 100 star and chief investment officer Matt Strachan explained the rebrand aims to cement the firm's independence and build on recent growth.

Infrastructure trusts TRIG and HICL abandon controversial merger

An outcry from HICL Infrastructure shareholders scuppers landmark deal, leaving the boards of both listed infrastructure funds under pressure.

Pension credit applications fall as backlog stabilises

Applications in the past year are down 26% compared to the equivalent period reported last year, with 231,180 claims received.

Bahrain and the Middle East funds industry: the next frontier for UK and European investors?

The $17bn package includes major projects in financial services, logistics, tourism, and infrastructure, signalling the kingdom’s commitment to deploying capital into sectors aligned with its long-term diversification strategy.

Pension providers vow to improve service levels as ratings remain static

Nine providers have scored poorly for their service this year. Some did not improve at all on last year’s score, while others were new entrants.

ETF inflows accelerate, hitting €36bn in September

Ucits ETFs collected €36 billion in September, up from €27 billion in August.

EBRD agrees €50 million green portfolio guarantee facility for UniCredit Bulbank

The guarantee will support UniCredit Bulbank’s business, unlocking €100 million of new lending to finance green investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy for buildings and sustainable transport.

Barclays boosts support to UK businesses and consumers with further £45bn lending

Despite uncertainty in the external environment, business leaders showed confidence in the future of their own business and were poised to push ahead with investments pending the contents of the Budget.

Malta: A go-to jurisdiction for fund managers in Europe

The country’s position within the European Union, combined with its adaptable legal framework, makes it an attractive base for funds of any scale and strategy.

CII launches new guide to improve support for vulnerable customers

The CII said up to half of UK adults show characteristics of vulnerability at any given time, with most people expected to experience vulnerability at some point in their lives.

The EBA publishes its Q2 2025 Dashboard on the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities

The dashboard presents aggregated statistical information for 304 banks earmarked for resolution across the European Union (EU), based on data reported by resolution authorities and banks, covering both decisions and resources.

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