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Dutch pension funds award Robeco €1.15bn debt fund mandate

Robeco is the second manager to be appointed by the pension funds for the PCD mandate.

Euroclear and Clearstream launch digital bond issuance services

By abolishing physical global certificates, the two ICSDs contend that it will modernise the issuance and post-trade process in a market estimated to be worth more than €15 trillion.

Fidelity Emerging Markets outperforms benchmark as active strategy pays off

This came despite the continued dominance of artificial intelligence themes in developed markets.

Aviva launches financial wellbeing tool for pension savers

Alongside supporting individual members, it also gives employers and trustees visibility into workforce engagement with the tool, allowing them to tailor financial support accordingly.

Certua Life Becomes First New UK Life Insurer in Nearly Two Decades

More than half of UK adults have no financial safety net if they die or fall seriously ill.

BNY Selected to Support Multi-Year Operating Model Optimization at AllianzGI

This optimization will help futureproof AllianzGI’s investment operating model so that the firm continues to have the scalable, high-performing technology platforms it needs to deliver an exceptional experience to clients.

Thornbridge Investment Management extends appointed representative service to UK investment firms

This is owing to its track record, established infrastructure and resources.

Generali eyes MPS post-AXA and doubling down with UniCredit

Commenting on the annual results, as reported by Reuters, Donnet stated that the insurer "would be delighted" to assist MPS in managing savings on the domestic market, emphasizing a strong patriotic stance

Swiss Life continues its growth, increases operating profit and raises dividend – «Swiss Life 2027» well on track

Premium income amounted to CHF 20.9 billion, an increase of 3% in local currency, with all insurance segments contributing to the growth.

Top managers reveal European bargains

Elite Investors highlight five companies that remain attractive as the wider markets surge.

Expats returning to UK from Dubai may face unexpected CGT bills

The firm said that many people may inadvertently fall foul of the UK’s five‑year temporary non‑residency rule

Gallivan Financial buys Doyle Pension & Insurance

Gallivan's recent organic growth combined with this recent deal, now brings the company's total assets under management to more than €1.3 billion in total.

KBIGI awarded five star rating for three responsible investing modules in 2025

The modules were relevant to KBIGI’s overall approach to responsible investment and management of equities in its annual ratings for 2025

2025 Full Year Results: 9% core EPS growth; strong strategic progress; £1.2bn share buyback

This week we will begin a £1.2bn share buyback - the largest in our history - which, together with guided dividend per share growth of 2% this year, will bring planned returns to shareholders to £2.4bn over the next year.

OakNorth acquires Monite to expand business banking capabilities

The deal will see OakNorth acquire Monite's core technologies and onboard its product and engineering teams.

FCA mortgage data shows cautious buyer return but fresh rate volatility now threatens recovery

The share of lending for house purchase rose by 3 percentage points, the biggest quarterly jump since 2024, while remortgaging fell by a similar amount.

Emerging markets – the next generation…

Emerging markets as a term also covers countries from Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa.

Industry veteran launches new advice firm

The firm combines technology-enabled financial planning tools with relationship-led, personalised advice.

HANetf launches “Europe’s first” pure-play drones Ucits ETF

The ETF has a total expense ratio of 0.69% and is listed on Xetra and Borsa Italiana, with a London Stock Exchange listing expected to follow.

Schroders Greencoat launches green digital infrastructure platform

The investment marks the firm’s entry into green digital infrastructure and centres on a site in Drogheda, County Louth, with planning consent for a 36MW data centre.

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