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PE deals stall amid geopolitical tensions but mid market stays resilient

There are pockets of resilience in the PE market, with encouraging signs for UK private market liquidity.

Janus Henderson and Sun Hung Kai & Co. Announce Strategic Partnership

Partnership pursues co-development, distribution, and strategic capital solutions across public and private market investments

Robeco on emerging market bonds: Positive despite geopolitical noise

They are both based in London and were in Zurich (where Robeco also has an office) for investor meetings.

London-based Planner acquires £200m AUM boutique IFA

Following completion of the acquisition, St Andrews Financial will be rebranded as Advies, with integration taking place over the course of the next year.

Söderberg, Seccl and Plannr launch integrated account opening

Under the new functionality, advisers can create clients and open platform accounts within Plannr without switching systems or rekeying data.

Pension reforms could widen gender gap

Trade union leaders have warned that proposed changes to public service pensions could undermine years of progress in tackling the gender pension gap

Allianz UK and LV= announce new long-term partnership

The agreement with LV= is an important step in Allianz’s strategy to continue growing its presence in the UK retail insurance sector using a multi-partner distribution strategy.

Clifton Wealth Partnership completes acquisition of Hertfordshire-based firm

The firm is led by Adrian Duke-Cohan, who has spent close to four decades in financial services.

Jefferies turns cautious on UK insurers with Aviva, Legal & General downgrades

On Aviva, Jefferies analysts said the stock’s rating now “fairly reflects” its transformed business profile following the acquisition of Direct Line

SEB’s results for the first quarter 2026

The first quarter was marked by geopolitical tensions, leading to higher energy prices and a weaker global growth outlook.

Ad hoc announcement Item 16 KR: Michel Kade newer Admicasa CEO

The acquisition of kade & partner ag enables the financial and real estate services provider Admicasa to significantly expand its expertise and seamlessly extend its range of services.

ECB recap: between rising inflation risks and a slowing economy

On a broader note, the oil price is upbeat due to the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passage to almost 20% of global energy supply.

Ireland’s ETF evolution

Roundtable hosted by Funds Europe in Dublin highlights how the ETF wrapper is supporting the development of an investment culture

Nordea Awarded €1 Billion ESG-Focused Covered Bond Mandate by ABN AMRO

The strategy is classified as Article 8 under the EU’s SFDR regulation, and will be managed by Nordea AM’s Fixed Income Rates Team.

How will the concept of portfolio diversification change in 2026?

The new logic of diversification in a stressful market

PFS attracts 500 new members in nine months through talent drive

The programme has resonated strongly with younger entrants, with around three-quarters of new members aged 30 or under.

New Three Seas Initiative partnership to mobilise billions for strategic infrastructure across Central and Eastern Europe

The initiative will mobilize public money for a broad range of infrastructure investment funds operating across the region.

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