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HSBC invests in AI modelling firm

The asset manager has invested an undisclosed amount in the firm via its flagship venture capital strategy.

Hybrid funds growth puts investor servicing under spotlight

FIS White Paper spots increasing operational complexity

Private pensions are a publicly subsidised gift to the wealthy

John Healey should equalise the tax break on pension savings to stop inequalities from widening

Commerz Real assumes fund management of Pangaea Life Blue Energy

The fund primarily invests in renewable energy assets, including photovoltaic, wind and hydropower plants, as well as energy storage and energy efficiency projects.

UK investors boost emerging markets allocation, survey shows

Half (50%) of wealth managers identify emerging markets as the most attractive equity opportunity over the next 12 months.

Aviva expands Financial Institutions underwriting capability across UK regions

New proposition gives brokers easier access to expert support and a broader range of tailored insurance solutions with five products for FCA-regulated businesses.

Pacific Asset Management acquires boutique investor Avi

Avi will continue to operate under its existing brand as an independent investment boutique following completion of the deal.

Ogier advises Index Ventures on three fund closings totalling US$3.5bn

The closures represent US$3.5 billion new investing capital across seed, venture and growth.

Neuberger launches Japanese equity fund for Ucits investors

The fund gives international investors access to a research-driven, bottom-up approach targeting a concentrated portfolio of typically 35 to 65 high quality Japanese companies across market caps.

UK investment management assets hit £11.1trn

Retail investors strengthened their position as the industry’s largest client group after overtaking pension funds in 2024.

Allianz delivers record result and is well on track to achieve its targets

Allianz is fully on track to achieve its full-year operating profit outlook of 17.4 billion euros, plus or minus 1 billion euros.

Investment management AUM hits record £11.1trn; pension assets' share falls to 25%

The record was set after an 11 per cent year-on-year increase in AUM between 2024 and 2025, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit growth.

Signet Bank Group Continues to Strengthen Its Investment Product Offering: Signet Baltic Bond Fund Listed on Nasdaq Riga

Signet Baltic Bond Fund is the first open-ended investment fund in the Baltics and the first UCITS fund to be traded on the Baltic stock exchanges.

Mobimo Holding AG: Mobimo with strong operational performance in the first half of 2026

Mobimo with strong operational performance in the first half of 2026

RedBird-Backed Affinia Adds Wilson Partners, Creating Top 20 UK Accounting Firm

With RedBird’s ongoing support, the combined organisation will continue investing significantly in its team, client services and shared technology platforms, while expanding its offerings across a wide range of tax and business advisory services.

Thorntons climbs Chambers High Net Worth rankings with four partners recognised

Thorntons’ Aberdeen and its Glasgow and Edinburgh teams were both ranked for the first time this year.

Quarter of SMEs would collapse within month after losing key member of team: Scottish Widows

The research also found that one in 10 UK smaller firms would stop trading immediately if the business owner became incapacitated due to illness.

Lockhart welcomes Northcote Equity as minority investment partner

The investment will enable Lockhart to continue investing in its clients, people and technology while preserving the firm's independent culture and employee-led ownership model.

Scaleup Europe Fund to start making investments

With the adoption of the Fund's legal documentation, the Scaleup Europe Fund is established as part of the European Innovation Council Fund.

Royal London earnings rise as ProfitShare tops £2bn

Workplace pensions new business sales rose 13%, while assets under management in the division increased to £43.6bn from £38bn at the end of 2025.

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