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European collaboration and defence investment opportunities in focus at client event

The transition affects politicians, authorities and companies, but inertia in parts of Europe risks slowing down development.

Selling residential property as a receiver: duties, strategy and risk management in a slower market

Reduced transaction volumes, political uncertainty and softer overseas demand have contributed to a slower market.

Fund managers name their ‘secret sauce’ to successful stock picking

Value investors outline their favourite metrics.

London fund manager Redwheel taps bankers for £150m sale

The sale of Redwheel would be the latest in a wave of dealmaking across the asset management sector in recent years, as fund groups hunt for scale amid dwindling fees and the rise of cheaper passive investing strategies.

Active ETF assets hit record $2.49tn end May

The industry has now recorded its 74th consecutive month of net inflows, underscoring the sustained structural shift toward actively managed ETF solutions globally.

Edinburgh Investment Trust: June 2026 update

Investors in closed-ended funds should be aware the trust can trade at a discount or premium to its net asset value (NAV).

AIFM retained vs delegated investment management: how to choose the right operating model

These entities are responsible for critical functions such as portfolio management, risk management, compliance and oversight.

Flexible working models: When the BVG becomes a management task

While this offers companies greater flexibility in their day-to-day operations, it brings additional complexity to occupational pension schemes.

Brexit at 10: Europe’s stock market edges the UK thanks to a deeper pool of high-growth winners

While European shares outperformed, the gap was narrower than many might expect because of the strong contribution from UK dividends.

Pension conundrum for new PM

Steven Cameron, pensions director at Aegon, warned that politicians cannot continue to sidestep the issue of how the lock is funded.

A value-based case for today’s European banks

Christopher Hart, portfolio manager at Boston Partners, outlines the case for investing in this segment of the banking sector

Invesco launches gold ETC

The exchange traded commodity (ETC) will track the LBMA Gold Price, following the approach used by Invesco’s flagship physical gold product.

FE Awards sponsor update

Taking place at the London Hilton Bankside, the Awards celebrate the best and the brightest from the pan-European cross border funds industry.

State pension boost for some grandparents as thousands apply for credits

The credits are designed to help people below state pension age build up their state pension rights and can plug national insurance gaps.

Barclays Warns Hawkish Central Banks Could Challenge Equity Market Momentum

Over the past week, a number of leading central banks delivered policy decisions shaped in part by inflation concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran and its impact on energy markets.

Warren’s €10m bet on fixing Belgium’s broken pensions

Warren obtained an IBP licence in June 2025 and has since operated Warren Pension Fund OFP

Investors get real-time view of UK bond market activity for the first time

The UK is the first country outside North America to launch a consolidated tape for bonds.

M&G launches €200 million active European CLO ETF to broaden investor access to senior loans

European CLOs enable exposure to diversified portfolios of senior secured loans to corporate borrowers and can provide attractive income relative to similarly rated assets, while their floating-rate profile is well suited to a volatile interest rate envir

Generali to launch active ETFs

ICAV to be launched in H2 2026

Firms flag retirement and estate planning as top client priorities

The study found that estate planning and retirement are becoming increasingly important priorities for nearly a third (31%) of clients.

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