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Norway’s USD 2.3 trillion wealth fund may open its doors to defence giants

If adopted, the changes could lead to significant investments in Western arms manufacturers and reignite the debate over whether financial pragmatism should take precedence over the fund’s ethical commitments.

Outflows continue for Aberdeen's Adviser business

This quarter’s net outflows are a 40% increase from the £0.5bn in outflows reported in Q3 2025.

Albemarle Street Partners rebrands as WisdomTree Portfolio Solutions

Rebranding to WisdomTree Portfolio Solutions allows us to build on those foundations.

UK pension investment in private markets held back by lack of opportunities, says PMI

Smith argued that the UK should prioritise developing a pipeline of commercially attractive projects, supported by effective governance, operational capabilities and investment advice.

Fidelity launches dynamic buffer active ETFs

Designed to help investors remain invested through market cycles while retaining equity growth potential

Close Brothers Group plc Notification of transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities in Ordinary shares of the Company of 25p each (Shares)

These awards are subject to performance underpins which are measured at the end of the three-year period between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2029.

French bonds feel the pressure, but gilts prove resilient ahead of Budget

Against that backdrop we have seen credit spreads widen, suggesting investors are demanding a little more compensation for taking on corporate risk.

UK large cap ETF inflows hit six year high, data shows

Higher defence spending, rising commodity prices and a rerating of banks and insurers have supported the UK market since 2022.

Pictet launches emerging market equity ETF

Adds to the firm’s AI-enhanced range

Jupiter’s CCLA business hit by further £500m withdrawals

The £500m in withdrawals contrasted with £1bn of net inflows through Jupiter’s retail, wholesale and investment trust channel and £200m through its institutional business.

Self-employed workers risk losing £70,000 in retirement savings

This follows the Pensions Commission’s interim report in May, which revealed just one in 25 wholly self-employed workers are actively saving for retirement.

Global investors ‘still willing’ to invest in UK economy despite persistent growth concerns

89% believe earnings will meet or beat consensus

Global investors ‘still willing’ to invest in UK economy despite persistent growth concerns HMT consultation on Modernising Payment Services Regulation

UK Finance’s response to HM Treasury’s Modernising Payment Services Regulation consultation sets out key priorities for a stable, innovation-ready payments framework.

Allianz SE, National Bank of Greece and Allianz Greece sign definitive agreements for minority investment and bancassurance partnership

In addition, NBG and Allianz Greece have signed a long-term exclusive Bancassurance Agreement covering the distribution of insurance solutions through NBG's banking channels.

Royal Bank announces £520,000 investment in its Edinburgh West End branch, as it promises no further branch closures until at least 2029

The Royal Bank of Scotland has invested £520,000 to transform its Edinburgh West End branch into a modern, customer-focused banking space.

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