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Everest Insurance expands into Italy

In Italy, Everest will trade as Everest Insurance (Ireland) DAC, Succursale Italiana after receiving regulatory approval.

M&G completes the market’s first Bulk Purchase Annuity transaction that shares value with a Corporate Sponsor

M&G’s newly launched Value Share BPA proposition is an innovative alternative to a traditional buy-in.

UK investment sector sees progress in DEI data

Leadership accountability for EDI strategies has strengthened, with 66% of firms identifying CEOs and executive leadership as responsible for EDI initiatives.

Hargreaves Lansdown introduces VCT service

A new online VCT service is launched by Hargreaves Lansdown.

GBAM Boutiques Launch Video Series Revealing the Secrets To Outperformance Versus Larger Funds

The factors were outlined for GBAM in a study and paper by Professor Andrew Clare

BW reveals 10% revenue rise reflecting sustained growth

It follows our reaffirmed commitment to make every decision with the wellbeing of people, clients and communities in mind, as we foster a human-centred approach.

Defaqto unveils research tool for asset managers

The Engage Insights platform provides comprehensive intelligence of the whole market in one place.

Geneva stuctured products specialist rebrands

Atlantic Derivatives unveils its new name, Altitude Investment Solutions.

Unbiased founder named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year

Barrett also secured the Equity-Backed Entrepreneur of the Year award, celebrating her resilience and the significant impact of Unbiased in the financial advice sector.

Job hoppers save £15k more in their pensions

Job hoppers were more likely to have multiple pension pots

Evelyn Partners Bristol team advises Scholarcy on sale to Texthelp

The acquisition marks a significant step towards fulfilling Texthelp’s vision of improving the literacy and understanding of 1 billion people by 2030.

PP Investment Awards 2024: The winners

Awards recognise asset managers over a broad range of specialisms

Pensioners urged to apply for pension credit as winter fuel payment cutoff nears

FOI data reveals DWP spent £250,000 on pension credit advertising since winter fuel payment changes

Artisan du Luxe Financier: MONTERRA at the service of wealth management excellence

Founded by Stéphane Desvernay and three partners, this Monegasque asset management company meets the expectations of an ultra-demanding clientele.

Zurich raises the bar with highest targets ever

Over the years, Zurich has grown into a business serving 75 million customers.

German SME financing advisor opens Zurich office

From Zurich, companies throughout Switzerland will be offered “locally anchored and at the same time internationally experienced M&A advice on an equal footing”.

Cash buyers offered discounts as high as £86,000 so sellers can secure a smoother sale

On average, the asking price of these properties comes in at £257,513, a discount of 17% or £52,059, compared to the wider sold price across England.

Investment management firms increase demographic data collection providing broader snapshot on industry workforce

The survey is designed to help build a more robust picture of the investment management workforce

Private equity outlook in Europe, the UK and Asia

These challenges have led to a global downturn, creating substantial uncertainty in markets, with private equity facing considerable pressure across various strategies and regions.

UK business openings fall to lowest level since 2010

Data from the Office for National Statistics shows 316,000 new businesses were created in 2023, down from 337,000 the year before.

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