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Aegon upgrades adviser reporting tool

The report found that while over three-quarters of advisers are seeking to grow their assets under advice, only a small number have a defined strategy.

Swiss Re achieves profit of USD 2.6 billion in the first half of 2025

Property & Casualty Reinsurance (P&C Re) reports profit of USD 1.2 billion; combined ratio of 81.1%

UK economy is slowing not shrinking, with GDP per person increasing by 0.7 per cent since the election

Despite today’s better-than-expected data, the Office for Budget Responsibility remains likely to downgrade its economic outlook alongside the Autumn Budget.

‘IPO jungle drums starting to beat’: City grandees eye autumn flurry

The rally has triggered a rare bout of optimism among influential City figures, who are predicting London’s listings-starved bourse may enjoy a flurry of IPOs over the autumn.

Redington, PRI publish private debt stewardship guide

The report has highlighted the opportunities and challenges for investors engaging with borrowers, lenders and sponsors in the asset class.

DWP stats show rising state pension costs and uptick in pension credit claims

This is a direct result of the triple lock and recent high inflation and strong earnings growth, which is welcome for today’s retirees but adds to the pressure on future public spending.

LACERS invests in European logistics real estate via EQT Exeter fund

As previously reported, EQT Exeter is seeking to raise €2.5bn for its latest value-add fund.

Ultimus and Xceptor deepen partnership

Combine asset servicing and data automation

Aviva closes gap as Quilter tops platform rankings

AJ Bell has overtaken Transact to take third place in the latest table, while Aegon has slipped from sixth in 2024 to seventh.

Persimmon delivers reassuring results with strong revenue growth and early 2026 guidance

Persimmon’s preliminary figures for the second half of 2025 so far shows continued progression

Seven LGPS funds signal intent to join Border to Coast

Move will create pool with around £110bn of investments across 18 partner funds

Raise retirement age to match life expectancy, say managers

Many managers believe the age should be raised further to reflect improving life expectancy.

UK investors eye opportunities in emerging markets

Growing economies across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe are enticing investors away from placing all their capital into developed markets in search of higher returns overseas.

Norway sovereign fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks over Gaza, West Bank

The review began last week following media reports that the fund had built a stake of just over 2% in an Israeli jet engine group that provides services to Israel's armed forces, including the maintenance of fighter jets.

Rolls-Royce UK Pension Fund trustee secures defined benefit pension scheme buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC)

The deal will fully insure benefits payable from the Fund, providing certainty and security for the defined benefit scheme’s 36,000 members.

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