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HSQ buys out Kingswood ex-CEO, lifting stake to 89%

Non-executive directors Gary Wilder and Jonathan Massing have resigned from the board with immediate effect.

Swiss, Spanish stock exchanges hit record ETF and equity volumes

Six consolidated its Swiss and Spanish platforms to boost performance following its acquisition of Spain’s BME in 2020.

Investment managers boost alternative data budgets in 2025

This follows a period of rapid expansion, where 43% of respondents saw budget increases of 50% to 75%, and 36% reported 25% to 50% growth in their spending.

Private equity backer Pollen Street Capital mulls Kingswood takeover

Now it is considering a full takeover, in which it will pay 7p per Kingswood share for the remaining 31.6% of the company.

2024 Full Year Results: Core operating profit up 6%, executing our growth strategy with a sharper focus and enhanced returns, with a £500m buyback

Introduction of a disciplined capital allocation approach, including the creation of Corporate Investments unit

Titanbay Named One of Europe’s Fastest-Growing Companies in the FT1000 Ranking

This milestone underscores our incredible momentum as we continue to revolutionise private market investing for wealth managers and GPs.

Swiss Re proposes increased dividend of USD 7.35 per share, supported by solid results and strong capital position

As a result of this position, solid 2024 financial results and a positive business outlook, Swiss Re's Board of Directors decided to propose a dividend of USD 7.35 per share, which represents an 8% increase.

Vivid expands across Europe

To drive this expansion, Vivid has assembled a team of top fintech executives from leading neobanks and financial platforms, ensuring deep market knowledge and execution power in each new country.

Private markets valuations and record-keeping a concern for FCA

All of these areas prompted various concerns around creating potential conflicts of interest.

Jupiter closes European fund following Heslop and Macartney’s exit

The two were poached from Columbia Threadneedle to launch the Pan European Smaller Companies fund five years ago

Data centres and deglobalisation: Inside £420m Utilico Emerging Markets portfolio

Jacqueline Broers discusses the trends shaping the Utilico Emerging Markets portfolio

Wellington adds global value fund

Run by contrarian manager Stefan Brugger

Prospera: SEB number one by Nordic institutional asset management clients

This includes the SEB Nordic Energy fund, which invests in renewable energy assets in the Nordics.

Shaping the future of alternative investments with data: a fireside chat

Outsourcing continues to be a prominent trend within financial services.

Pension industry told to prepare for huge global shift

“That was the Cold War, a dangerous time, but a stable time in many ways.”

klimaVest acquires solar park project in France

The seller is the renewable energy company BayWa re, which is building the solar park and will then provide technical and commercial support.

Financial advisers give their ISA investment trust recommendations for young, middle-aged and retired investors

Investment trusts can deliver strong long-term performance, with the average trust returning £2,748 for every £1,000 invested over the past ten years.

Artemis takes over Invesco UK Smaller Companies trust

Mark Niznik and Will Tamworth to manage strategy for Artemis

Back British! Why being patriotic could be a good investment

This means the UK market, trading on a price-earnings ratio of 11 times, is relatively cheap and at the lower end of its valuation for the past 40 years.

Morningstar spotlights five women leading the fund management industry

Two managers from Schroders gain recognition

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