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Zurich UK reveals 73% drop in business operating profit

Zurich UK also reported that a total of £1.8 billion had been paid out to P&C and life customers across all pandemic and non-pandemic related claims.

Standard Life could ditch name altogether in major overhaul

New CEO Stephen Bird is seeking to simplify the underperforming asset management giant’s multiple brands.

Fidelity Investments Ireland to add 90 new jobs to its workforce

Fidelity Investments Ireland provides fintech solutions and innovations to the wider global firm.

A month of two parts for the hedge fund industry

As equity markets pulled-back into the last few days of the month there was some contagion into average merger spreads

IFA company expands UK footprint

It has plans to open more operations in the ‘next few weeks’

As withdrawals soar, what do you need to know before touching your pension?

According to HMRC, around 360,000 people took payments from their pension in Q4 2020

Planning for your retirement when you’re self-employed

Amid the bustle of running your own business, it can be easy to forget to make provision for your retirement. But getting it sorted could bring benefits both now and in the future

Blacklisted: the 14 worst UK equity income funds

Others on the “black list” included the Marlborough UK Multicap Income fund, which has dropped against peers in three consecutive studies, and the Canlife UK Equity Income fund, which followed a similar trajectory.

COVID-19: Implications for business

Our latest perspectives on the coronavirus outbreak, the twin threats to lives and livelihoods, and how organizations can prepare for the next normal.

Ireland’s wealth fund gains 6.2% in 2020

The fund had €8.1 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2019, and generated an investment return of 5.2%, according to the 2019 update.

H2O AM calls time on market neutral fund Fidelio

London-based boutique in process of winding up strategy overseen by experienced manager.

Sovereign-backed ACOLIN acquires Fundbase

This is ACOLIN’s first acquisition since Sovereign backed the MBO of the business in June 2020

M&G Wealth to launch adviser academy

TAP, which offers restricted advice and launched in November 2019, initially started with 20 advisers but has since grown to a business boasting hundreds of advisers.

L&G shareholders lose investment benefits in Fidelity deal

Going forward, with a change of ownership to Fidelity, we expect all customers to be treated equally.

Why Investors Should Buy the Unloved

With Valentine's Day approaching, these unloved investment areas could prove the perfect match for your portfolio

2.4 million more Brits now renting homes compared with 10 years ago

“Although we remain a nation of homeowners there are signs that this obsession is starting to wane,” the report noted.

Ashmore Group sees profit increase by 14%

97% of Ashmore Group’s assets under management outperform benchmark

Ogier advises The Carlyle Group on the sale of PIB Group to Apax Partners

Niamh said: "We are delighted to act for Carlyle on another major PE transaction, where we leveraged our expertise across our private equity group to provide the very best service to a long standing client."

Peru & Partners supports successful first close of Lauxera Capital's debut HealthTech fund

Lauxera Capital Partners is a new, independent investment firm focused on facilitating growth in healthcare companies.

Ogier advises The Carlyle Group on the sale of PIB Group to Apax Partners

Ogier's multi-jurisdictional team has been advising The Carlyle Group on the Jersey and Guernsey aspects of the transaction, including corporate, regulatory and financing matters.

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