10/21/2026
Albemarle Street Partners rebrands as WisdomTree Portfolio Solutions
Rebranding to WisdomTree Portfolio Solutions allows us to build on those foundations.
Alternative Investments
10/21/2026
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.
10/21/2026
Fidelity launches dynamic buffer active ETFs
Designed to help investors remain invested through market cycles while retaining equity growth potential
10/20/2026
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.
10/20/2026
French bonds feel the pressure, but gilts prove resilient ahead of Budget
Against that backdrop we have seen credit spreads widen, suggesting investors are demanding a little more compensation for taking on corporate risk.
10/19/2026
UK large cap ETF inflows hit six year high, data shows
Higher defence spending, rising commodity prices and a rerating of banks and insurers have supported the UK market since 2022.
10/16/2026
Pictet launches emerging market equity ETF
Adds to the firm’s AI-enhanced range
10/16/2026
Jupiter’s CCLA business hit by further £500m withdrawals
The £500m in withdrawals contrasted with £1bn of net inflows through Jupiter’s retail, wholesale and investment trust channel and £200m through its institutional business.
10/16/2026
Self-employed workers risk losing £70,000 in retirement savings
This follows the Pensions Commission’s interim report in May, which revealed just one in 25 wholly self-employed workers are actively saving for retirement.
10/15/2026
Global investors ‘still willing’ to invest in UK economy despite persistent growth concerns
89% believe earnings will meet or beat consensus
10/15/2026
Global investors ‘still willing’ to invest in UK economy despite persistent growth concerns HMT consultation on Modernising Payment Services Regulation
UK Finance’s response to HM Treasury’s Modernising Payment Services Regulation consultation sets out key priorities for a stable, innovation-ready payments framework.
10/15/2026
Allianz SE, National Bank of Greece and Allianz Greece sign definitive agreements for minority investment and bancassurance partnership
In addition, NBG and Allianz Greece have signed a long-term exclusive Bancassurance Agreement covering the distribution of insurance solutions through NBG's banking channels.
10/15/2026
Royal Bank announces £520,000 investment in its Edinburgh West End branch, as it promises no further branch closures until at least 2029
The Royal Bank of Scotland has invested £520,000 to transform its Edinburgh West End branch into a modern, customer-focused banking space.
10/15/2026
Osmosis launches $100m-backed CCF
The name of the anchor investor has not been disclosed
10/15/2026
L&G and UBS (UK) Group Pension Plan complete £1.7bn buy-in
Largest announced UK pension risk transfer deal of 2026 secures pensions for more than 7,000 members.
10/15/2026
EBRD invests €40 million to support businesses in central and eastern Europe
The investment will promote private enterprise, encourage management to take ownership stakes in their companies and help those businesses to build operational capacity, innovate and grow.
10/15/2026
VitalityLife launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ dynamic underwriting benefit
BMI currently accounts for around 75% of loadings applied to VitalityLife plans, making it a significant factor in the cost of cover for affected members.
10/15/2026
Sycomore launches European sovereignty equity fund
It invests mainly in listed companies across continental Europe, with a focus on France, Italy and Germany.
10/14/2026
Beyond traditional banks: how direct lending is reshaping investment in Europe
By Andrea Fernandez and Daniel Sinclair, partners and co-managers of Ares' European Private Credit Semi-Liquid Funds
10/14/2026
SEI launches seven ETFs in Europe
The full suite will also include allocations to income and dynamic factors as well as exposure to equities for emerging markets and smaller companies.