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Savills: UK hotel investment reaches £5.75 billion in 2024, doubling 2023 levels

Even compared to the 10-year annual average, portfolio volumes in 2024 were 61% higher, highlighting the hotel market’s continued recovery.

Dutch and Australian pension funds to acquire stake in US clean energy firm

The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Allfunds Will Launch a “White-Label Funds” Platform Through Its ManCo in Luxembourg

Allfunds states that the platform will offer services for traditional mutual funds and ETFs in Luxembourg and Ireland, with Allfunds Investment Solutions acting as the management company.

BNP Paribas, AXA near completion of $5.5bn AXA IM deal

The signing follows consultations with employee representatives from both financial groups and marks a crucial step toward completing the $5.5 billion (€5.1 billion) transaction.

Admiral Group invests in sustainable infrastructure through Schroders Capital Fund

This means making investments that we believe will have a positive impact on the environment and society

Alternative avenues: the role of alternatives in a multi-asset portfolio

Alternatives are fast becoming a popular way of boosting diversification away from the traditional asset classes of equities

Yearsley: Financials ‘surprise winner’ of 2024

Latin America plummets over 25% in the year

Fon.Te allocates further €160m to private markets

The latest round of private market investments confirms the scheme’s commitment to a strategy geared towards supporting tech start-ups.

Concerns Over Risk Management and Hedge Fund Regulation Are Increasing

Regulators are seen as the primary drivers of increased data transparency, but industry trade bodies and hedge funds themselves are also promoting greater transparency.

Urgent warning for anyone who has 'retirement savings'

The warning suggests those looking to secure a guaranteed retirement income could face reduced returns in the coming years.

The European Investment Bank has allocated €55 million for the restoration of Ukraineʼs infrastructure

This was reported by the Ministry of Community and Territorial Development of Ukraine.

FCA finds two-thirds of young investors take less than 24 hours to make investment decisions

Only 11% take more than a week to decide if an investment is right for them.

Drama-Prone Fintechs Face Mixed Regulatory Environment in 2025

The incoming US administration has made financial deregulation a policy priority for the next four years, and the future of the powerful Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in question.

SSGA launches Saudi Arabia sovereign bond ETF in Europe

Asset manager says growth of kingdom’s bond market has accelerated, driven in part by Vision 2030

European markets fall in last full trading day of 2024

The pan-European Stoxx 600 index was around 0.5% lower at 1:32 p.m. London time, with most sectors in negative territory.

Zinsify Launches: A New Era of Secure Banking Products by SMBC Bank EU AG

This new offering aims to empower consumers by providing reliable and straightforward banking products.

BNP Paribas enters deal to acquire AXAInvestment Managers

The merger is set to create a ‘leading’ asset manager in Europe with €1.5tn in assets under management.

Equity and money market funds’ demand grew in Q3 2024

China led the pack with €84 billion in net sales, followed by the US with €62 billion and Ireland with €42 billion.

Greater demand for hyper-personalised advice expected

This means using technology to tailor services to the individual client, which could also prove commercially advantageous to the business.

FTSE falters as UK economy stalls, Direct Line accepts Aviva bid

The FTSE 100 has crept up ever so slightly as the latest GDP figures showed the UK economy stagnated in the third quarter, marking a blow for the Labour government.

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