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Aegon to propose extension of the term of Lard Friese as CEO

The Board is very pleased to propose to our shareholders to extend his term until the AGM of 2030.

M&G grows core European logistics holdings with two acquisitions in the Netherlands

European logistics is being supported by changes to global supply chains, a lack of available space and relatively little new construction, with continued e commerce tailwinds providing an additional boost to demand.

M&G Completes Illiquid Asset Transfer to Facilitate £60m Bulk Annuity Transaction

The transaction was made possible through the firm’s £134 billion With-Profits Fund entering into a simultaneous market transaction to purchase an illiquid asset in-specie from the pension scheme.

CLO Refinancing Plans Put On Ice in Europe as Funding Costs Rise

Meanwhile managers continue to churn out new issue CLOs, which are currently more cost-effective.

Is it time to reassess European equities?

Europe is shedding the deflationary mindset that has prevailed for over a decade as it aims to reduce its dependence on export-led growth.

Clifton Wealth Partnership acquires Essex-based firm

Brings in 500 new clients and £60m in assets

Austria beckons for Catella

Investment manager adds to Vienna property portfolio

L&G Endgame Insights: Over half of UK DB pension schemes considering surplus extraction during run-on or at buyout

The report explores how rising funding levels are influencing trustees as they approach endgame and highlights the key trends shaping endgame strategies across the industry.

New Oberon fund challenges rise of model portfolios

Around 80% of holdings will be directly aligned to these themes, with the strategy unconstrained by a formal benchmark.

Royal London to pay £199m ProfitShare

The Governed Range saw net inflows of £2.6bn, taking assets under management to £83bn, while total group assets reached a record £199bn, including £6bn from Dalmore Capital.

Athora to shift HQ from Bermuda to UK after PIC acquisition

The announcement came as Athora confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Pension Insurance Corporation, a British company, for $7.6 billion, subject to regulatory approvals.

Rathbones AM broadens Lux Sicav with EM equity strategy

New fund seeks opportunities globally while remaining Article 8 compliant

LV= announces £100m member payout following protection sales growth

This figure includes an £80m final distribution of proceeds from the 2019 sale of its general insurance business.

European stock exchanges mint $6.6bn from trading boom

LSEG, Euronext, Deutsche Börse and SIX see boost from market volatility

How £2mn is the new target for the UK’s Isa millionaires

According to him, investors could build a £2mn tax efficient portfolio over three decades by investing the full annual Isa allowance of £20,000, achieving an average annual return of 7 per cent.

New interim CEO of NS&I appointed to lead ‘missing savings’ review

Thousands of people, including bereaved families, have faced difficulties tracing and accessing their loved one’s savings – averaging £12,500.

Rare earth elements: Investing through a geopolitical lens

Henrietta Pacquement, Fixed Income chief operating officer for Allspring Global Investments, looks at developments in REE commodities

The industry that pays the bills – but remains misunderstood

For those inside the sector, this is routine.

Aegon nominates Marco Keim to succeed Lard Friese on the Supervisory Board of a.s.r.

Subject to shareholder approval, Mr. Keim will take up his position on a.s.r.’s Supervisory Board as of the closing of the AGM until July 4, 2028

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