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Bill Hughes: Steering L&G’s private markets expansion

Hughes’s career has mirrored the expansion of private markets themselves.

Royal London net inflows hit £4.1bn as profit climbs 15%

Assets under management increased to £181bn, up from £173bn at the end of 2024, supported by net inflows and £3.2bn of positive market movements.

Guernsey property markets showing signs of resilience

Both the Local and Open Markets in Guernsey have remained resilient, with competitively priced, well-presented homes generating strong interest.

Hedge funds build on strong first-half momentum

With a year-to-date return of 7.25%, equity hedge remains the best-performing major strategy group so far in 2025.

Second-Largest Equity Fund Outflows Since Mini-Budget as Investors Shun US Equities

The outflows were largely driven by bearish sentiment toward US stocks, seen as overvalued and concentrated in a few tech giants, with both global and North American funds hit hard.

Zurich reports record operating profit and industry-leading return on equity

Very strong capital position with Swiss Solvency Test (SST) ratio at 255%.

Compagnie Financière Tradition: 1st semester 2025 Growth in revenue

Growth of 12.8% in the 2nd quarter at constant exchange rates

The steady rise of tokenisation in asset management

Tokenised funds and crypto assets are reshaping the way institutional investors and asset managers approach investment strategies.

Artemis shuts Positive Future fund that failed to take off

The £5.4m fund closes just over four years after launch with its manager Sacha El Khoury leaving as a consequence.

Monument tops rivals in UK affluent market

CEO Ian Rand talks to The Banker about everything from profitability to cloud tech

Octopus Money acquires Virgin Money’s investment business

The deal, which is subject to FCA approval, will add 150,000 customers to Octopus Money’s fast-growing business.

Menzies and Beever and Struthers merge to form £110m national firm

The combined entity will operate across offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Cardiff and the South East, broadening its footprint and expanding its sector expertise.

National Friendly posts record income protection sales

The second quarter marked a standout performance, with policy sales up 27% compared to the same period in 2024.

AMD beats on revenue as data centre momentum builds

Revenues rose 32% year-on-year, coming in 2% ahead of expectations, with performance in the data centre, gaming, and PC segments largely in line.

Perspective acquires five more firms

Each business shares our commitment to delivering exceptional financial planning services and client care.

L&G : 2025 Half Year Results: Core operating EPS up 9% as strategic momentum builds

Our newly announced partnership with Blackstone improves our competitive position in both Annuities and Asset Management.

Life insurers can drive European competitiveness, but will they be given the keys?

With volatile markets in early 2025 reshaping the established global order

Thomas Carroll Group Celebrates Ten Years in London

Now, Thomas Carroll has launched a dedicated business plan focused on high-net worth individuals in London.

Consortium of top-tier insurers and asset managers completes the acquisition of leading European life insurance consolidator Viridium and welcomes new investors

This partnership between leading financial institutions and Viridium will contribute to the development of the European closed life market and will further provide the European insurance industry with optionality for the management of closed life books.

Triple Point team supports Pelican Capital’s investment into Capacitas

Triple Point was introduced through Altenburg Advisory and selected for its strong existing relationship with Pelican Capital and its ability to move quickly and deliver with certainty.

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