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L&G expands standalone protection range to give advisers greater flexibility

This includes children’s cover options and additional features such as increasing cover, total permanent disability and waiver of premium.

J O Hambro launches emerging markets fund

The fund takes a high-conviction, all-cap approach, looking beyond the largest companies and most heavily weighted markets in the index to capture the full breadth of the asset class

Defaqto and RSMR tackle ‘track record gap’ for newer funds and portfolios

It is the first rating to combine Defaqto and RSMR expertise following Defaqto’s acquisition of the fund ratings and research business.

T+1: Europe’s settlement challenge moves from preparation to execution

Latest Funds Europe roundtable considers the reality check on those in scope

Ukraine hires Rothschild & Co consortium for state-bank sale preparation

The appointment followed a competitive selection process.

Defaqto joins forces with RSMR to launch new fund rating system

System assesses funds under five years of age

ESM is first European supranational issuer to settle DLT- based bond issuance on Eurosystem’s Pontes platform with Bundesbank and Clearstream

The transaction marks the transition of Europe’s wholesale digital financial infrastructure from pilot projects to live deployment.

EBRD and Garanti BBVA support women- and youth-led firms

Under TurWiB II, Garanti BBVA will seek to broaden access to finance for women entrepreneurs, including businesses outside Ankara, Istanbul and Izmir and first-time borrowers.

Nordnet AB publishes its third quarter 2026 interim report

Continued strong inflow of new savers to the platform, with annual customer growth of 12 percent.

Intesa Plans Risk Transfer Deal to Hedge $6 Billion in Credits

The Milan-based lender is discussing with investors an SRT tied to €1.9 billion of subscription lines of credit for fund finance, according to people familiar with the matter.

ETF boom in Germany: what Swiss providers are taking notice of

Germany, with assets of around 4.1 trillion euros, is by far the largest market.

Norway’s USD 2.3 trillion wealth fund may open its doors to defence giants

If adopted, the changes could lead to significant investments in Western arms manufacturers and reignite the debate over whether financial pragmatism should take precedence over the fund’s ethical commitments.

Outflows continue for Aberdeen's Adviser business

This quarter’s net outflows are a 40% increase from the £0.5bn in outflows reported in Q3 2025.

Albemarle Street Partners rebrands as WisdomTree Portfolio Solutions

Rebranding to WisdomTree Portfolio Solutions allows us to build on those foundations.

UK pension investment in private markets held back by lack of opportunities, says PMI

Smith argued that the UK should prioritise developing a pipeline of commercially attractive projects, supported by effective governance, operational capabilities and investment advice.

Fidelity launches dynamic buffer active ETFs

Designed to help investors remain invested through market cycles while retaining equity growth potential

Close Brothers Group plc Notification of transactions by Persons Discharging Managerial Responsibilities in Ordinary shares of the Company of 25p each (Shares)

These awards are subject to performance underpins which are measured at the end of the three-year period between 1 August 2026 and 31 July 2029.

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