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Swiss Re delivers 3% increase in net income to USD 4.2 billion for the first nine months of 2026

The Group and all Business Units are well on track towards their 2026 financial targets.

Chesnara bags £1.7bn MetLife UK closed life book in latest takeover

MetLife UK closed to new life business in 2017 and currently manages around 18,000 customer policies with £1.7bn of assets under administration.

Macfarlanes advises IP Group on its partnership with Aberdeen Investments and Scottish Widows to manage venture growth fund

IP Group is an investor in science and technology companies which has developed and supported more than 600 businesses across HealthTech, DeepTech and CleanTech.

Virtuous circle could turn into vicious one for tech companies as downturn begins to hit

Clearly a lot can happen between now and then, but the bigger concern is the amount of capex that has been earmarked for spending may need to be revised down.

Investing in Europe Means Looking Beyond the Index

Europe’s economic challenges haven’t disappeared, but a new policy regime and multiyear capital cycle could create opportunities for long-term investors.

Overseas investments amber flag finally removed after years of industry lobbying

The direction of travel is positive, although the devil will ultimately be in the legislative detail.

M&G plc 2026 Q3 trading update

In a volatile external environment, we continued to grow and make good progress against our strategic objectives.

Transact upgrades intelliflo integration to cut adviser admin

The tool allows advisers to update client records directly from Transact, reducing the need for manual data entry.

UniCredit Life Insurance: the merger of UniCredit Vita Assicurazioni creates a new, more efficient and innovative life insurance company.

The merger creates a solid, efficient company with advanced and competitive insurance products, thanks in part to the financial expertise of the UniCredit Group.

Government seeks views on extending guided retirement to Sipps

The wider framework is intended to help savers access a sustainable retirement income without having to navigate complex decisions themselves.

Swiss ILS Boutique Merges with British Competitor

In the «catastrophe bond» niche, a Zurich-based and a London-based company are joining forces.

Fiera Real Estate and Packaged Living secure £70 million Homes England investment for FRESH

FRESH is targeting a £1 billion portfolio of high-quality, professionally managed family rental homes across supply-constrained UK locations.

BBVA taps the market with a two-tranche senior preferred green bond in Swiss francs

This issuance is part of BBVA Group's 2026 funding plan and aims to strengthen its buffer of eligible liabilities to meet the MREL requirement.

Eurozone GDP: Strong headline, steady underlying growth

All told, headline GDP growth in the eurozone is vulnerable to a sharp slowdown and possibly a negative quarter in the near-term, given that recent exceptional strength has been driven by volatile Irish GDP.

State pensioners could increase income to £18,500 with two DWP benefits

The benefits are not means-tested, meaning income and savings will not affect eligibility.

Czech billionaire offers €30bn for Ray-Ban family holding based in Luxembourg

Leonardo Maria said he would continue to “protect and safeguard what my father built,” ensuring that ownership of Delfin remains Italian

Utmost announces the completion of the sale of Utmost Life and Pensions to JAB Insurance

The completion of the transaction further simplifies the Group’s structure and supports Utmost’s continued focus on its core international wealth solutions businesses.

Beyond the numbers | Why advisers should encourage families to talk about money

Advisers should know the most appropriate moment to talk with the clients about conversations with wider family

Brits nearly twice as likely to spot pressure tactics in horror films as investment red flags

The pattern also holds for other pressure tactics.

Brand Champions COO named Operations Professional of the Year

Kerry Nicholson was selected as the winner from a shortlist of four operations professionals

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