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UK-based Creator Fund closes €48.6 million fund to back Europe’s scientific founders before pitch deck stage

Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) is the Fund’s second-largest investor. Equation Capital, Basecamp (Phoenix Court), JIMCO, and Allocator One have also backed the fund.

Nedgroup Investments MD shares thoughts on industry consolidation, ‘experience gap’

Tom Caddick managing director at Nedgroup Investments, ponders the ongoing industry trends encouraged by M&A and changing demographics of portfolio managers

M&G brings £70bn PruFund to Scottish Widows Platform

Scottish Widows was selected as M&G’s first platform partner for its retirement expertise and shared focus on supporting customers through changing market conditions.

Guernsey Financial Services Commission publishes 2025 Annual Report

It also underlines the importance of engagement with industry, government and international partners, and the Commission’s focus on regulation that is proportionate, effective and designed to sustain growth.

Pallas completes £8.4m commercial Aberdeen bridge

The former historic granite warehouse underwent a £16.5m redevelopment

Only a third of CFOs lead long-term investment decisions, research finds

The findings come as organisations face continued market volatility and seek to balance short-term performance pressures with investment in transformation, resilience and future growth.

Investec provides Barwood with £19.25m development loan for Birmingham PBSA scheme

The scheme will retain and refurbish two Grade II listed buildings, alongside the construction of three new buildings, creating a high-quality PBSA offering in one of the UK’s leading university cities.

EBRD supports renewables in south-eastern Europe

The loan will benefit from support under the InvestEU programme, which provides a first loss guarantee backed by the European Union.

Europe is a strategic asset class, says CEO of MFG Consultants

European residency has evolved from a lifestyle choice into a strategic tool for diversification, tax planning, and long-term family mobility.

Member states split over EU retail strategy

These included adjustments to the rules on inducements, changes to the “value for money” framework and measures aimed at avoiding additional bureaucracy.

Pictet Alternative Advisors and Stoneweg add another high-quality asset to their Dutch Logistics Platform “AXIS”

The asset is located at the Aviation Valley in Maastricht – a prime location next to the airport and along the A2 highway, providing excellent connectivity.

Capitalising on Europe’s Strengths

Notably, 90 percent of EU companies have made significant investments in the green transition, positioning Europe as a leader in sustainability.

Schonfeld plans Zurich hedge fund base

The firm has recruited former Millennium Management portfolio managers Yohan Hwang and Pierre Kling for the Swiss office.

Hargreaves Lansdown offers fee-free access to SpaceX IPO

The Elon Musk-owned aerospace giant is listing on the NASDAQ stock exchange, making this a rare opportunity for British retail investors to access a high-profile overseas flotation.

Bond, mixed funds lead UK inflows

Mixed-asset funds gained £2.72bn during the month, suggesting investors favoured diversified portfolios that can provide both income and exposure to multiple asset classes.

Unlocking European markets: a more efficient route into Europe for mid-sized UK investors

For mid-sized UK institutional investors, access to European markets is no longer constrained by opportunity, but by execution.

British Friendly launches immediate needs annuity for long-term care

The mutual’s annuity proposition provides guaranteed monthly care payments for life, paid directly to UK-registered care providers.

Liquidity is the order of the day

Matt Pells, transfer agency head of product, Bravura Solutions, comments on recent market turmoil emphasising the critical importance of robust liquidity and order management

British Business Bank commits £100m to Oxford Quantum Circuits

The British Business Bank invested £7m in OQC’s Series A round in 2022 and has since supported its growth as the company has scaled.

Putting bonds back to work

Higher yields have revived interest in fixed income, but investors remain divided over whether inflation or slowing growth poses the greater risk to portfolios

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