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Standard Life announces launch of UK Pension Risk Transfer partnership  

Expansion of Standard Life’s Pension Risk Transfer business through partnership with CVC, Prudential Financial Inc, Goldman Sachs and MS&AD with a combined initial capital commitment of up to £2bn.

Franklin Templeton Announces Closing of Inaugural US$1.5 Billion Collateralized Fund Obligation

Transaction expands institutional access to Franklin Templeton’s private markets capabilities across secondaries and private credit

First Time Buyer ISA an opportunity to address Lifetime ISA shortcomings

A more clearly targeted product would avoid that confusion, but it must also retain the features that worked for savers.

When markets narrow, opportunities broaden

Navigating equity concentration through systematic breadth

Skipton International launches Limited Company Lending

Developed for intermediaries, the new lending option builds on Skipton International’s specialist experience in UK Buy-to-Let lending for expat and international customers.

Aviva UK and Ireland general insurance boss sidesteps headcount questions as AI rollout ramps up

It comes after the insurer made numerous references to its ongoing commitment to adopt AI and embed it within its operational and business practices, as part of its reporting of its half-year financial results last week.

European ETF assets hit record $3.8tn

Assets crossed the previous record of $3.77 trillion set in May 2026 and have increased 17.9% from the end of 2025.

HSBC UK and Gallagher launch new business insurance partnership

Under the arrangement, businesses with insurance requirements will be referred to Gallagher for specialist insurance advice, risk management support and access to insurance products.

Gold investing made easier with ETCs

Invesco offers cost-efficient ETCs that are backed by physical gold but are simple to buy, sell, and own.

Aviva beats profit expectations as Direct Line and wealth management drive growth

General insurance gross written premiums climbed 29% to £8.1 billion in the ⁠first half, against a consensus forecast of £7.8 billion.

German fund assets grow to €5.2tn: BVI

Total assets increased by €348 billion from €4.85 trillion at the end of 2025.

Franklin Templeton keeps AI overweight despite tech volatility

In its latest Asset Allocation Views, the asset manager said July’s market swings had reset technology valuations and moderated investor sentiment after signs of excessive optimism.

Scottish margins squeezed by wage growth and weak pricing power, but financial sector downturn slows

Scottish margins are being squeezed as rapid growth in employment and wages clashes with weakening pricing power, according to the latest Royal Bank of Scotland Growth Tracker.

Aviva plc Half Year Results Announcement 2026

Strong progress on Direct Line and confident outlook for the remainder of the year

Multifonds selected by National Bank of Canada for fund accounting and ETF admin

As one of Canada’s six systemically important banks, NBC has a significant presence in Canada’s wealth management and institutional services market.

UK private market fund managers back SIPPs as major growth opportunity for private markets

That optimism is already translating into product development.

PE firm WestBridge takes majority stake in Beckett

The investment marks the fifth deal from WestBridge III, while existing investor Foresight Group will partially exit and retain a significant minority stake to support Beckett’s next phase of growth.

HSBC AM invests in enterprise AI firm Model ML

Model ML provides an AI platform designed for financial services firms, including banks, asset managers and advisory businesses.

Fintel launches new exit and acquisition proposition

The two businesses support around 45% of the UK’s directly authorised advice firms.

Is Europe about to lose the space race?

And because European governments and companies continue to buy American launch capacity, driven by the need for cost-effectiveness to be competitive, they are subsidising the dominance they claim to want to escape.

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