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8AM Global launches capital-protected model portfolio for advisers

The five-year product offers investors full capital protection at maturity while providing exposure to potential returns of up to 40%

Investor appetite for reinsurance and ILS rises amidst capital flow last year

Howden says 2025 catastrophe bond issuance rose about 45% versus 2024.

Generali wins Silver for Managerial Acceleration Program – MAP FORWARD at the 2026 HR Brilliance Awards

The Group was awarded for its initiative dedicated to the 9,500 People Managers across the organization – another milestone in leadership development highlighting Generali’s commitment to People Powered Excellence

Zurich Insurance Group (“Zurich”) Possible Offer for Beazley plc (“Beazley”)

Under the terms of this proposal, Beazley shareholders would be entitled to receive

Banco Itaú and iCapital Expand Partnership to Advance Private Markets Offering with New Technology Solution

The strategic collaboration delivers seamless digital workflows and institutional-grade data management for Banco Itaú’s private markets investment offerings across the bank’s key markets.

M&G completes c. £180 million Bulk Purchase Annuity with global engineering company Senior plc

This transaction demonstrated strong alignment between M&G, the Trustee and their advisers, enabling a smooth execution of the buy-in, in line with the Plan’s timescales.

Germany opens Eurex to non-EU market makers

The updated framework aligns Germany more closely with other European jurisdictions and forms part of broader efforts to enhance market efficiency and attract international trading activity.

IPTF launches animation to support protection conversations

Protecting income should be the foundation of any financial plan

Columbia Threadneedle lists equity active Ucits ETF

The portfolio currently holds roughly 35% of the MSCI ACWI by number of constituents, focusing on stocks the manager expects to outperform while excluding those deemed likely to lag.

Bigger pension pots push annuity premiums to record levels

This pushed the average annuity purchase value to £84,000, up 7% year on year and above £80,000 for the first time.

European ETF investors kick off 2026 with €36bn equity surge

A record-breaking January, a sharp reversal in precious metals and a cooling of the China trade suggest investors are becoming more selective.

Danske Bank once again ranked number 1 by major Nordic corporations and institutional clients

Strong customer relationships, a thorough understanding of clients’ needs, and the ability to deliver solutions across the full range of products.

Schroders takeover shows US interest in UK companies

The companies announced their agreement to combine and create one of the world’s largest active wealth managers on Thursday (February 12).

Investor climate concern high, but lack awareness of what funds are doing

The disconnect between everyday life and consumers’ investments is stark.

Building portfolio resilience in a volatile world

An important nuance to this, she explained, is that investors should look beyond the promise of static returns, to focus on cash flow and governance discipline.

UK’s largest local government pension pool invests £70m to build single-family rental homes in Cambridge in a landmark deal

It also marks Border to Coast’s first investment into single-family housing, a focus of its UK Real Estate Fund.

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