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Royal London wins approval to deliver targeted support

Chief executive of advice Ben Hampton said the firm had worked closely with the regulator to design a framework that balances innovation with consumer protection.

The Private Office makes first acquisition in 7 years

The Private Office said the acquisition will add approximately £100mn in assets under management, taking the firm’s total to more than £3.1bn.

Markets see ceasefire boost, but inflation concerns persist given high demands

This was evidenced in the recent performance of the domestic facing index of mid-sized UK companies, falling around 8% since the outbreak of war.

LTAFs gain Isa access as retail push gathers pace

Data from Morningstar shows the LTAF market has already grown to around £7.3bn in assets under management, up from £5bn in June 2025, with a further £3.1bn in committed but uncalled capital.

Online Trends Are Not the Enemy of Advice —They Are the Opportunity

John Westwood, Group Chairman, Blacktower FM discusses how digital and online trends such as social media and AI can be an adviser’s friend

Pensions expert Organon Trustees joins K3 Advisory Group

Organon Trustees provides tailored self-invested pension solutions, including SIPPs and SSASs, to high-net-worth clients through a network of professional advisers.

Edinburgh Worldwide board seeks shareholder support amid tender offer

Stakeholders in FTSE 250-listed investment firm EWIT will meet in Edinburgh on April 30.

Aberdeen launches global enhanced yield fund

It also explores the opportunity set globally by investing up to 30% allocation into emerging markets

Aegon to propose extension of the term of Lard Friese as CEO

The Board is very pleased to propose to our shareholders to extend his term until the AGM of 2030.

M&G grows core European logistics holdings with two acquisitions in the Netherlands

European logistics is being supported by changes to global supply chains, a lack of available space and relatively little new construction, with continued e commerce tailwinds providing an additional boost to demand.

M&G Completes Illiquid Asset Transfer to Facilitate £60m Bulk Annuity Transaction

The transaction was made possible through the firm’s £134 billion With-Profits Fund entering into a simultaneous market transaction to purchase an illiquid asset in-specie from the pension scheme.

CLO Refinancing Plans Put On Ice in Europe as Funding Costs Rise

Meanwhile managers continue to churn out new issue CLOs, which are currently more cost-effective.

Is it time to reassess European equities?

Europe is shedding the deflationary mindset that has prevailed for over a decade as it aims to reduce its dependence on export-led growth.

Clifton Wealth Partnership acquires Essex-based firm

Brings in 500 new clients and £60m in assets

Austria beckons for Catella

Investment manager adds to Vienna property portfolio

L&G Endgame Insights: Over half of UK DB pension schemes considering surplus extraction during run-on or at buyout

The report explores how rising funding levels are influencing trustees as they approach endgame and highlights the key trends shaping endgame strategies across the industry.

New Oberon fund challenges rise of model portfolios

Around 80% of holdings will be directly aligned to these themes, with the strategy unconstrained by a formal benchmark.

Royal London to pay £199m ProfitShare

The Governed Range saw net inflows of £2.6bn, taking assets under management to £83bn, while total group assets reached a record £199bn, including £6bn from Dalmore Capital.

Athora to shift HQ from Bermuda to UK after PIC acquisition

The announcement came as Athora confirmed the completion of its acquisition of Pension Insurance Corporation, a British company, for $7.6 billion, subject to regulatory approvals.

Rathbones AM broadens Lux Sicav with EM equity strategy

New fund seeks opportunities globally while remaining Article 8 compliant

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