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Vertical integration trend will continue apace

It will also look to mirror its digital advice service — currently only available in Germany — at some point in the future.

SQN Asset Finance slumps as bad debt provision hiked

The writedown for the C-class shares is estimated at £8-10m, the equivalent of 5.9-7.3% of assets in its portfolio.

“An Accident Waiting To Happen” - Structured Product Could Ruin Retirement For Many, Says 7IM’s Matthew Yates

Many structured products have terms whereby they can absorb some level of losses before the end investor starts to lose money.

London-based Wilton launches captive services business targeting high net worth clients

The new business recognises the growing number of Wilton’s clients that are interested in captive insurance

Aubrey Capital Management launches AIM Model Portfolio Service on Ascentric platform

The bespoke option will be particularly useful for advisors with larger clients who, for example, may need more specific management of CGT considerations

Alvarium Investments Opens in Milan

Alvarium will be the only global multi-family office in Italy able to offer internally generated direct investment opportunities in multiple different geographies.

Holborn Assets receives DB pension transfer award

The Gold Standard is a voluntary code of good practice for safeguarded and Defined Benefit (DB) pension transfer advice, based around a set of nine principles.

Italian mafia bonds sold to global investors

Instruments were backed by front companies charged with working for the ’Ndrangheta organised crime group

Fairstone acquires Surrey-based adviser

Lee Hartley, chief executive at Fairstone, said the buy-out model was yielding "exceptional results" for the company.

Fairstone signs buy out deal with Financial Planner

It has two offices, one in Epsom, Surrey and another in Twickenham. It specialises in pension planning and investment management.

Hiscox launches variable consortium for hard-to-place general liability risks

Consortium members can flex their line up to a selected maximum on a risk-by-risk basis, rather than be tied to a predetermined share of all business.

VTB integrates financial management platform into Yandex

The platform on Yandex has been designed to be accessible for all users, from experienced investors right through to those just starting out with managing their finances.

KBI Global Investors evolves its impact research methodology

This is a net figure - as with the RASS scores for each of the four Natural Resources strategies - a 3.3% deduction being made to the GRS score in respect of negative contribution.

Modern money: how family constitutions can pave the way for harmonious family businesses

Family constitutions vary from family to family, and helpfully, covers topics like entitlements, remuneration, share ownership and succession.

Man FRM Early View

Generally positive returns from discretionary Equity and Credit strategies, and mixed performance from Relative Value and Quantitative Strategies

Nomura Asset Management cuts fund management fees

Management fees will be spliced up to 0.30%

UK DB Pension Schemes Lose up to £250m a Year Due to Use of Less Tax-efficient Funds

UK pension schemes, as tax-exempt investors, are entitled to apply for reclaims or reduced withholding tax on dividends from equities under double taxation agreements or domestic tax law provision.

Irish-French venture looks to raise funds for investments in Europe

The fund will look primarily for European-based enterprises but will not invest directly in cannabis cultivation, according to the release.

More firms can now benefit from the Future Fund

More start-ups and innovative firms will be able to apply for investment from the government’s Future Fund from today (Tuesday 30 June).

The hunt for yield is harder for investors but opportunities still exist

While generating income from your portfolio is a challenge during Covid-19, you can earn a decent return if you know where to look

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