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ESMA selects EuroCTP to become the first Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs

EuroCTP is a joint venture based in the Netherlands, with 15 European exchange groups as current shareholders.

Real estate recapitalisations: navigating dislocation and unlocking value

Our real estate outlook points to immediate opportunities following a significant pricing correction – and this market dislocation is also creating new and potentially compelling access points for assets with balance sheet or funding challenges.

Groundbreaking financing structure: CEE Group secures up to €1.6 billion for Germany’s largest repowering fund RF9

First-ever syndicated financing at portfolio level without additional equity – Innovative financing model enables 140 percent capacity expansion and sets new standards for institutional renewable energy investments

Invest Cyprus gives new momentum to relations between Cyprus and the United Arab Emirates

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed for the establishment of the Joint Cyprus – UAE Business and Investment Council.

PIMCO launches two active government bond ETFs

A global and a European government bond strategy

Euronext Accelerates European CSD Expansion, Driving Choice, Efficiency And Innovation In European Capital Markets

It also reinforces Europe’s capacity for innovation and resilience in post-trade operations, creating a foundation for a more integrated and competitive capital market.

Grant Thornton unveils plan to accelerate growth in UK market

At a time of consolidation for the consulting industry, many firms are looking to ride out lean times in the sector with deals that bring their member firms closer together.

Fidelis Partnership moves European headquarters to Dublin

Dublin will be the hub through which TFP will access the European market.

Europe’s gateway to private capital

A global approach to smaller companies also offers greater potential for diversification

LSEG, Citi announce multi-year partnership

Under the multi-year agreement, LSEG’s data and analytics will support Citi’s front-to-back workflows across markets, investment banking, wealth, trading, risk, finance and compliance.

UK finance firms join forces to launch retail investment campaign

The industry-wide campaign is supported by the Treasury, the FCA and the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)

UK defined benefit pension schemes strengthen as liabilities fall

The annual report, which analyses data up to 31 March 2025, shows higher funding ratios, falling liabilities and a further reduction in risk across the sector.

Analysis-Old meets new economy: AI boom to supercharge European banks' rally

Banks have started to use AI to improve operational efficiency and fraud detection, as ‌well as to reduce staff costs.

Aberdeen to acquire management of Closed End Funds

Aberdeen enters into agreement with MFS to acquire management of Closed End Funds with assets totalling £1.5bn

Bond and ETF demand lifts global fund assets: Efama

Worldwide net assets also increased by 5% in US-dollar terms to $91.1 trillion, supported by a weakening of the dollar against the euro.

MPS assets surge 32% to £190bn as adviser usage grows

21% of the 296 advisers surveyed said they plan to increase their allocation to discretionary MPSs in the next year

Santander, L&G Launch Sterling money market fund

The fund aims to offer stable value and competitive yields while maintaining a strong focus on capital preservation, shared the asset managers.

SIX welcomes Swiss Prime Site Solutions as new fund provider

Asset allocation is primarily focused on office, commercial, retail and light industrial usage types.

Over three quarters plan to invest less or nothing in VCTs

The results showed 41.6% of investors won’t invest in Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) once the changes are introduced, while 43.5% will invest less

Universal enters active ETF market

Platform and framework launch for white-label active ETF products

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