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DB pension scheme surpluses open for business

The UK government is to consult on how sponsoring companies can access GBP160 billion in surplus funds amassed in defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.

Octopus Investments co-founder awarded CBE

In other pension-related honours, Alastair King was handed a Knighthood for services to pensions reform

Aberdeen pilots Woven technology to streamline platform transfers

The system also integrates with Aberdeen’s bulk migration tool, allowing advisers to set up new client accounts on Aberdeen Wrap and manage the transfer process within one environment.

Matador strengthens its capital market presence with a listing on the SIX Swiss Exchange

In addition to its existing listing on BX Swiss, Matador is now also listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

Pacific launches liquid alternatives Ucits fund

The fund combines five risk premia approaches across interest rate and foreign exchange markets.

Majority of brokers consider IP as product customers need most, finds LSL

Two thirds said the cost of living is having the biggest impact on customers’ financial confidence, followed by mortgage rates and borrowing costs.

Reindustrialization of Europe and the US – 2026

How organizations are rebalancing resilience, investment, and industrial competitiveness

Ardian and Societe Generale combine expertise to scale Nature-Based Solutions investments

These projects also contribute to climate mitigation by preserving water resources, improving soil and air quality, and supporting local ecosystems and communities, in a context where global ecosystem degradation and forest loss continue to represent sign

Europe’s private equity firms hasten value creation plans amid geopolitical volatility

The firms that outperform in this cycle will be those that build stronger businesses through operational discipline, sharper commercial execution and better use of data.

Swiss asset management industry ranks third in Europe

Around one-third of assets under management in Switzerland already come from foreign clients.

Investor confidence in UK and Germany is strong, while Italy lags

Latest Investor Index readings point to bifurcation

Santander Insurance transforms its commercial model to accelerate business growth in Spain

Strengthens a value proposition focused on the savings, retirement, and protection needs of individual and corporate customers.

The last frontier in active management?

The very nature of market cap weighted indices has always given me pause when it comes to fixed income. In equities, sure, a more valuable company gets a larger allocation.

Nominations open for Young Financial Planner Awards 2026

The awards recognise outstanding young professionals across a range of roles, including financial advisers, paraplanners, administrators and marketers.

Proskauer research highlights Channel Islands’ pivotal role in European venture capital

While the research focuses on a defined cohort of larger funds, its findings are particularly striking given the scope of the sample.

Janus Henderson acquires Rantum Capital

The firm has raised around €1.2 billion of capital across its private credit and private equity strategies.

WisdomTree launches space economy ETF

The ETF tracks the WisdomTree Space Economy Ucits Index, an internal performance benchmark tracking companies operating across the space economy.

UK-based Creator Fund closes €48.6 million fund to back Europe’s scientific founders before pitch deck stage

Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) is the Fund’s second-largest investor. Equation Capital, Basecamp (Phoenix Court), JIMCO, and Allocator One have also backed the fund.

Nedgroup Investments MD shares thoughts on industry consolidation, ‘experience gap’

Tom Caddick managing director at Nedgroup Investments, ponders the ongoing industry trends encouraged by M&A and changing demographics of portfolio managers

M&G brings £70bn PruFund to Scottish Widows Platform

Scottish Widows was selected as M&G’s first platform partner for its retirement expertise and shared focus on supporting customers through changing market conditions.

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