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Italy’s Generali Moves Ahead With Plan to Buy Guggenheim Asset Management

The company is weighing a full acquisition of Guggenheim’s asset management business, which could be valued at as much as $4 billion, several of the people said.

Firefighters receive £3,750 govt payout over pensions

A coalition government review found that in the worst-case scenario, 92 per cent of active firefighters would not be able to maintain their required level of fitness until 60 years of age.

IQ-EQ supports successful launch of Premico’s third carbon neutral residential fund

In connection with its first closing, the fund has also signed its first acquisition and aims for several further acquisitions before the end of the year.

Manchester-based investment business welcomes biggest ever apprenticeship intake

This year’s intake will see 13 apprentices join the Investment Operations Specialist Programme, where they will undertake a Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment qualification as part of their two-year work and study position with AJ Be

Truss departure further embedding political risk into UK markets for investors

This unfortunately will continue to act as a further headwind to unleashing the opportunities that exist within the economy and stock market.

Octopus Investments launches £35m VCT fundraise

Apollo VCT focuses on fast-growing B2B software businesses and is run by an 11 strong investment team at Octopus Ventures, led by Richard Court.

Property Funds to Sell Assets to Help Stricken UK Pensions

Pensions have been dumping stocks, bonds and collateralized-loan obligations as well as pulling money from almost any fund that will give it back.

AXA Investment Managers publishes its own global carbon footprint for the first time, including Scope 3 emissions

This is part of AXA IM’s commitment to become a net zero asset manager for its operations by 2050, with an interim target of reducing emissions by 26% by 2025.

IQ-EQ shortlisted in the PICCASO Privacy Awards 2022

IQ-EQ has established a strong and effective Privacy and Data Protection team over the past year and achieved tangible results

Titan teams up with consultancy to create international MPS

Advisers will also be able to access other areas of Titan’s expertise, including DFM, direct equity strategies and alternatives.

Hargreaves Lansdown posts rise in revenue despite drop in clients

Flows into risk based investments remain subdued

Less than a fifth of Britons intend to save for their retirement, Bestinvest study finds

While more than half of Britons polled by Bestinvest’s new Give Us Your Goals campaign have set five or more life goals, they are failing to back up their aspirations with a comprehensive savings and investment plan

Top 100 Advisers 2022: more names in the frame

We will be counting down a series of firms from our list each day until the end of the week.

Ninety One and Premier Miton dominate capital accumulation searches in Q3

The R&M UK Recovery and Baillie Gifford Strategic Bond funds made up the remainder of the most viewed strategies.

Liontrust suffers £1.6bn outflows in three months

£2.2bn of outflows in six months

Man Group hit by FX impact but absolute return aids results

$3.9bn decline in AUM

IQ-EQ shortlisted for two categories in the Funds Europe Awards 2022

These high-profile awards set out to recognise individual and company contributions within the European funds community and credit those who have advanced the cross-border agenda within the funds industry.

AXA enters into exclusive negotiations to acquire Groupe Assurances du Crédit Mutuel España and strengthen its P&C and Health presence in Spain

The proposed transactionis subjectto customary closing conditions, including completing the information and consultation of the relevant workscouncils,as well as obtaining requiredregulatory approvals.

Mintus Announces Partnership With Amicorp To Expand Global Reach

The innovative fractional art investment platform Mintus.com has signed a partnership agreement with Amicorp Group's wealth management company, Amergeris, opening access to shared ownership of iconic art to the clients of private banks, family office

A historic month for UK gilt ETFs

The government has since u-turned on the 'mini budget'

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