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59% of advisers flag underwriting delays as cause for concern

Several insurers have exited the individual protection market in the last few years – most recently HSBC Life, which was acquired by Chesnara in February 2026.

Ucits drive EU assets past €25tn: Efama

Bond Ucits retained their position as the best-selling category overall, according to Efama, benefiting from continued rate cuts by major central banks.

Europe’s defence industry seeks ambitious capital and expert investors

Lack of depth in financial markets and absence of seasoned operators able to scale start-ups are hindering Europe’s quest for industrial champions of the war economy

Pension transfer times hit 10-day average in 2025

Simple transfers, which account for nearly 90% of transfers on the Origo Transfer Service, involve relatively straightforward pension assets where providers have greater control over the process.

Phoenix Group Holdings plc completes its name change to Standard Life plc

Since Phoenix Group bought the brand, it has built leading positions in a number of markets including workplace pensions, individual annuities and pension risk transfer.

Invesco launches pair of yield enhanced corporate bond ETFs

The Atlanta-based firm has launched two 'Yield Plus' ETFs allocating exposure to investment grade corporate bonds.

Alltrust Launches Sophisticated Investor SIPP for Advanced Clients and Advisers

New premier SIPP offering expands access to private markets, bespoke assets and full investment control for investors

Getting fit for the future

The potential and pitfalls of LGPS reform

Allianz achieves record operating profit of 17.4 billion euros – excellent start to new strategic cycle

For 2026, Allianz targets an operating profit of 17.4 billion euros, plus or minus 1 billion euros3

Property transactions remain steady as the prospect of lower mortgage rates firm up

The non seasonally adjusted figures tell the same story, rising 1% on the month and 7% on the year, despite stretched affordability.

Democratising investment: Unlocking Europe’s dormant capital

In the midst of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, Europe faces a paradox that is as frustrating as it is hopeful.

International Merchant Bank Limited Marks Five Years of Operations and Strengthens Its International Presence

Throughout this period, IMBL has maintained an emphasis on transparency and institutional rigor

Pick ‘n’ mix platform strategies still persist

The findings show that when it comes to Model-b it is a trade-off, not a straight upgrade.

Schroders upgrades commodities while staying positive on equities

With recession risks low and earnings still driving returns, Schroders continues to favour equities.

How Asset Managers Benefit From Fund Servicing Becoming a Connected Ecosystem

These managers also expect their service providers to match that level of focus on both innovation and simplification.

AJ Bell CEO warns FCA’s pension transfer plans could create extra delays

The FCA has proposed pension providers will have to share extra information with customers before allowing them to transfer

Vanguard launches blended MPS range with Wellington

The range spans risk profiles from 20% equity exposure to a fully invested 100% equity option.

Plenum Investments surpasses $2bn of assets under management

The cat bond fund strategies have continued to grow, while expansion of assets has also been achieved across the investment managers other strategies, now taking firm-wide assets under management to over $2 billion.

Fixed income, and the calm before the storm

Ashok Bhatia fears that, while fixed income markets have shown relative calm versus other risk assets since the start of the year, this is unlikely to last.

German Pension Fund Collapse Sparks Questions Over €300 Billion Industry

This event raises concerns about the management and regulation of Germany’s broader pension system, which includes over 90 similar funds holding around €300 billion in assets.

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