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Investment can boost growth – if it comes with technological progress

Modern economic theory does regard capital investment as a contributor to economic growth.

Standard Chartered and British International Investment renew commitment to support trade finance in frontier and emerging markets in Africa and South Asia

It will support many sectors such as food, agriculture, healthcare, industrials, metals infrastructure, electrical, electronics, technology, telecom and mobility to name a few.

What should the investment industry expect from COP29?

The COP summits do contribute to huge changes in government policy, regulation and investment into sustainability

National Friendly simplifies questions on IP application

The deal includes a five-year contract extension to use its ALLFINANZ Underwriting Engine for IP.

What makes a great alternative fund service provider?

The nature of such alternative investments, often referred to as “real assets”

Chancellor’s tax grab spurs record outflows from equity funds

The sharp outflows in October followed a weak September, which itself had seen the first outflows since October 2023.

Unlocking opportunities in the evolving UK property market

From the growing demand for healthcare properties to the rise of e-commerce and urbanisation, REITs play a crucial role in addressing these shifts.

L&G acquires prime London West End office

The acquisition, for an undisclosed sum, is the 12th acquisition for the group’s managed fund this year, marking £370 million of acquisitions so far this year for the fund.

Gresham House and Thriving Investments form UK affordable housing partnership

The partnership aligns with Thriving Investments’ (and PfP’s) mission to increase the provision of affordable housing in the UK.

Industry reaction to latest Nationwide HPI data

It is also another reminder that the frenzy of activity that we saw during the pandemic era is now a distant memory.

JTC Completes Acquisition Of The Buck UK And European Share Plan Administration And Trustee Businesses

The completion of the acquisition of Buck Share Plans gives a further boost to our employee share plan offering.

Invesco launches three thematic ETFs

The Invesco Artificial Intelligence Enablers Ucits ETF will focus on companies advancing AI technologies and infrastructure, enabling investors to capitalise on the rapid evolution of AI.

Guernsey shortlisted for European Domicile of the Year award

Guernsey has a long history of domiciling captives, with more than 100 years of captive experience.

Investing in Ireland: opportunities beyond Dublin

Dublin is often the first consideration for companies looking to set up operations in Ireland, and whilst it continues to perform strongly in terms of attracting inward investment, there’s a wealth of alternatives just outside the city walls.

HTB adds Heavy Refurb to expanded bridging proposition

This product provides flexibility within a structured framework, giving brokers access to funding solutions tailored to meet the demands of larger refurbishment projects.

Legal & General completes £1.1 billion full buy-in with Deutsche Bank Pension Scheme

The Scheme benefitted from a previous umbrella agreement with Legal & General, which ensured a smooth agreement of commercial terms.

Cadent Gas Pension Trustee Limited Appoints Northern Trust as Custodian for its £4.6 Billion Pension Scheme

A key focus was to find an asset servicing partner to support the Scheme through its defined benefit journey.

Foster Denovo snaps up East Midlands adviser firm

It also means four advisers – Neil Welbury, Jackie Worby, David Catterall and Stuart Annable, along with six support staff – become part of Foster Denovo.

Columbia Threadneedle closes standalone UK small stocks unit

The company’s move coincides with a Budget that could make Aim stocks less attractive

Positive summer performance for hedge funds

All categories measured by assets under management that Citco provides administration services for were positive in Q3 2024.

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