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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.

Luxembourg celebrates the financial centre at the Finance Awards 2025

Gilles Roth and the CEO of Luxembourg for finance, Tom Théobald, opened the evening, before the presentation of eight awards highlighting the talent shaping Luxembourg's finance.

IQ-EQ enters Italian market with acquisition of Zenith Global

Latest acquisition taps into growing investor interest in Italy

Fund manager bullishness on the up despite AI and private credit bubble concerns

The survey found that fund managers believe private credit market stress to be the most underappreciated risk presently.

Europe’s private markets are having a moment

Private credit is stealing the spotlight. Investors overexposed to private equity are finding attractive, risk-adjusted returns in shorter-duration credit strategies.

Aviva replace AGPOL quote platform for group protection

Aviva Fusion will adopt the recent enhancements made to existing business policy management journeys on The Aviva Group Protection Online (AGPOL) platform.

Compass beats expectations as outsourcing trend continues to play out

Growth in North America is looking particularly strong, with growth of 9.1% and accounting for almost two-thirds of Compass’ revenues.

Craven Street Wealth buys Kent-based advice firm

Our clients will continue to receive the same trusted advice, now with access to wider expertise and specialist support available through CSW and the Quanta Group.

From opportunity to oversight – is private credit facing its reality?

Alana Gillies Ridout takes a look at what is driving the growth of credit funds and private debt platforms

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