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Financial fragmentation as a vulnerability in euro area bond markets

There is no generally accepted definition of financial fragmentation.

Life insurance stress test highlights M&G plc’s financial resilience

Under the LIST, the PRA assessed large life insurers’ resilience to a three-stage, evolving market stress using year-end 2024 balance sheets as a starting point (details of which are set out below).

EdenTree becomes first fund house with SDR labels across its range

EdenTree has received the ‘Sustainability Focus’ label for the last bunch of its funds.

Bridgewater, Lumyna launch absolute return fixed income Ucits

The strategy applies Bridgewater’s macro research and real-time data analysis to identify inefficiencies across global interest rate, credit and currency markets.

Lazard Sustainable Private Infrastructure Fund Completes Sale of Shawton Energy

This transaction is the inaugural realisation of the SPI investment portfolio, delivering an approximate 20% internal rate of return (IRR) for the Lazard SPI Fund.

Unlocking private investment and boosting productivity with EU programmes

Even under optimistic assumptions, the combined national fiscal space available for additional government spending and the existing EU resources would still leave a substantial funding gap of over €100 billion a year.

Winners crowned at Funds Europe Awards 2025

21st annual event celebrates the best of industry at London event

Fifth of European and UK private equity firms expect to change tack in 2026

European assets are increasingly seen as compelling alternatives to US investments, with US investors looking to diversify and capitalise on opportunities in a stabilising European market.

FCA proposes consolidated tape to boost competitiveness of UK equity markets

An equity tape brings data from across UK markets together, providing investors with a more comprehensive and clear view of the market.

Advisers urged to challenge ‘institutional’ drawdown models

By contrast, private retirees require predictable income, inflation resilience and the ability to withstand market shocks without risking capital depletion.

Brussels publishes reform plans for SFDR and pensions

The changes are designed to address current shortcomings, making the rules simpler, more efficient, and better aligned with market realities.

Aberdeen dealt another blow as Murray Income moves to Artemis

Artemis is the new manager of Murray Income following a strategic review, further shrinking Aberdeen's stable of investment trusts.

First smoothed MPS targets manual blending by advisers

Smooth funds do not remove risk.

Mediobanca has successfully completed the issue of a 6Y €750M Covered Bond

Orders of approx. €3.3bn were received during the placement, for a total value of more than 4x the target amount of €750m.

Italy prioritises MPS-BPM merger to reduce stake in MPS – report

Italy’s current shareholding in MPS already satisfies the re-privatisation commitments agreed with the European Commission as part of the bailout process.

Octopus raises £100m for intermediate rental housing in Scotland

The latest funding round from the asset manager includes £50m from the Scottish National Investment Bank and £50m from an unnamed US public foundation.

Post Office achieves lower but solid results – parcel business grows

This result was achieved, among other things, thanks to various efficiency measures.

House prices lose momentum but hopes of a December rate cut are buoyed

Average UK house price inflation slowed to 2.6%

Alpian continues its growth in Switzerland and is entering the pension market.

Launch of Alpian Pillar 3a in partnership with lemania-pension – 100% invested in BlackRock ETFs and index funds.

Three theories on the global financial situation: debt, growth, and AI dynamics

This is because another factor is driving the stock market: artificial intelligence and the prospect of falling interest rates.

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