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Market trends driving asset managers to change fund service providers

In this article, we explore some of the key market trends driving asset managers to seek out new partners.

How to future-proof generational wealth with a Family Pension Trust

James Floyd of Alltrust consider tax and other challenges to using pensions when managing wealth across generations.

Shepherds Friendly and SimplyBiz sign IP distribution deal

The partnership forms part of Shepherds Friendly’s broader strategy to grow its footprint among intermediaries.

Mediolanum launches Best Brands global equity funds

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd (MIFL) announces two new funds pursuing strategies to tap into opportunities created by increasing economic, geopolitical and supply chain uncertainty.

Elliott Calls for Further Action to Enhance Corporate Value and Strengthen Corporate Governance Ahead of Sumitomo Realty's 2025 Annual General Meeting

Elliott plans to vote against members of Sumitomo Realty's senior management at the 2025 AGM absent further corporate-governance and value-enhancement initiatives

HSBC AM launches five active equity ETFs

The HSBC Plus Active ETF range utilises a quantitative investment approach, leveraging HSBC AM’s proprietary factor-based stock selection process.

Royal London’s Lowson: ‘Expect to see an exodus from AIM over the next year’

Small-cap managers anticipate a mass delisting from the Alternative Investment Market as tax relief is cut, but should those companies exiting ‘be careful what they wish for’?

UK equity outflows ease, bond demand rises

The figures, released in global funds network Calastone’s latest Fund Flow Index, suggested selectivity in equity allocations and a cautious stance on global markets.

UK targets rogue 'finfluencers' in joint action with foreign regulators

It provided no further details on other regulators' actions or the extent of their cooperation with their British counterparts.

Housing market holds firm for now despite cooling demand

Following the end of the temporary stamp duty thresholds in April, the housing market saw a clear shift in momentum.

DFM renames second time in a year after trademark dispute

Meridiem Investment Management has changed its name after becoming embroiled in a trademark dispute with an overseas firm.

Advisers crave industry-wide standard for MPS due diligence

The research highlights a clear gap in financial advisers’ understanding of current regulations relating to outsourced investment providers.

Consumer Duty looms over advisers craving industry-wide standard for MPS due diligence

Analysis of financial adviser concerns around MPS highlights the need for standards to reflect Consumer Duty demands.

Howden boosts European credit risk transfer with Granular Investments deal

New expertise boosts synthetic securitisation offerings for FIs

Franklin Templeton to buy $5.7bn UK private credit firm

The deal to buy Apera Asset Management will increase Franklin Templeton’s private credit AUM to $87bn.

Hawksford acquires Equiom's Netherlands operations

The acquisition will see Equiom’s well-established Netherlands team integrate into Hawksford’s existing Amsterdam operations, significantly enhancing Hawksford’s European team and service capabilities.

Blackstone Launches a Multi-Asset Private Credit Fund

“It offers individuals full access to Blackstone’s credit platform in what we consider an investor-friendly structure”

TILLIT expands Universe with new Sharia fund and infrastructure fund

The launch of our Sharia collection earlier this year marked another meaningful step toward this aim.

Parmenion announces another year of strong growth in 2024

Operating profit also increased to £17.5m up from £15.5m in 2023, with the group’s EBITDA rising from £17.9m to £20.1m in 2024.

Ninety One continues to suffer outflows into 2025

The report also said that assets under management rose by 4% to £130.8bn and the group’s adjusted operating profit margin was 31.2% in the year.

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