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PPF’s £14bn reserves reignite debate over future role

The PPF was created under the Pensions Act 2004 to protect members of underfunded DB pension schemes when sponsoring employers become insolvent.

EBRD and Acba bank enhance private sector support in Armenia

The agreement was signed in London by Francis Malige, the EBRD’s Managing Director for Financial Institutions, and Hakob Andreasyan, Acba bank’s Chief Executive Officer.

Sagard and Unigestion Announce Closing of Partnership Transaction

The Unigestion Private Equity team will continue to manage its existing programs and mandates with the same investment discipline, leadership, and continuity.

Financial Planning Firm Expands Business Across London

With approximately 54% of total household wealth held in pensions across British households, the firm’s expansion comes at a critical time for families and individuals seeking to optimise their financial futures.

Wealthy landowners are making millions from Scottish wind farms. You’re subsidising them

The money earned by landowners often dwarfs the payments that wind farm developers make to local communities.

How a Client Recovered a £200k Pension after 20 Years

They help to ensure that your retirement savings are all accounted for, tax-efficient and in the right investment vehicle according to your retirement needs.

Morgan Stanley IM launches multi-sector fixed income fund

The fund seeks diversified exposure across a range of global fixed income sectors, including securitised instruments, corporate and government bonds, emerging market and frontier market debt, as well as currencies.

Strengthening the Macroprudential Framework for Non-bank Financial Intermediation

This development supports a diversified financing of the real economy and promotes cross-border investment.

Public debt funds gain traction for institutional cash

Compared to bank deposits, CNAV funds can diversify counterparty risk while providing daily access to liquidity.

Swiss Re delivers a net income ofㅤUSD 1.5 billion for the first quarter

The result was driven by increased contributions from all Business Units, supported by low natural catastrophe experience and a strong investment contribution.

PE deals stall amid geopolitical tensions but mid market stays resilient

There are pockets of resilience in the PE market, with encouraging signs for UK private market liquidity.

Janus Henderson and Sun Hung Kai & Co. Announce Strategic Partnership

Partnership pursues co-development, distribution, and strategic capital solutions across public and private market investments

Robeco on emerging market bonds: Positive despite geopolitical noise

They are both based in London and were in Zurich (where Robeco also has an office) for investor meetings.

London-based Planner acquires £200m AUM boutique IFA

Following completion of the acquisition, St Andrews Financial will be rebranded as Advies, with integration taking place over the course of the next year.

Söderberg, Seccl and Plannr launch integrated account opening

Under the new functionality, advisers can create clients and open platform accounts within Plannr without switching systems or rekeying data.

Pension reforms could widen gender gap

Trade union leaders have warned that proposed changes to public service pensions could undermine years of progress in tackling the gender pension gap

Allianz UK and LV= announce new long-term partnership

The agreement with LV= is an important step in Allianz’s strategy to continue growing its presence in the UK retail insurance sector using a multi-partner distribution strategy.

Clifton Wealth Partnership completes acquisition of Hertfordshire-based firm

The firm is led by Adrian Duke-Cohan, who has spent close to four decades in financial services.

Jefferies turns cautious on UK insurers with Aviva, Legal & General downgrades

On Aviva, Jefferies analysts said the stock’s rating now “fairly reflects” its transformed business profile following the acquisition of Direct Line

SEB’s results for the first quarter 2026

The first quarter was marked by geopolitical tensions, leading to higher energy prices and a weaker global growth outlook.

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