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JTC and Winterflood Business Services announce strategic partnership to launch new custody platform

This partnership further extends a strong, well-established relationship between JTC and WBS.

IFAs prioritise client growth despite year of change

The findings closely mirror sentiment from the network’s previous member survey conducted in June 2025.

Five reasons to focus on transparency and infrastructure in 2026 and beyond

Mark Maplesden of Novia Global reflects on why the industry needs to focus on transparency and better infrastructure this year

EBRD and EU extend €25 million guarantee to Albania's Union Bank

The project will also benefit from a technical cooperation package, funded by the EU, to support capacity building for the implementation of the project and the green economy transition.

Vanguard cuts fees on LifeStrategy range and reduces UK bias

The firm will slash the fees on its flagship multi-asset funds from 0.22% to 0.2%

The Longevity Dividend: How patient capital can spur economic growth

Board member Andreas Wimmer makes the case for patient capital at Davos.

ARK Invest Releases Big Ideas 2026 - A Global Signal to Help Investors Own What’s Next

The report is intended for a global audience of investors, business leaders, policymakers, and anyone seeking a clearer view of where innovation is heading next.

EQT to combine with Coller Capital to enter secondaries, marking the next step in EQT’s strategic evolution

Coller Capital offers a diversified client proposition spanning institutional funds, private wealth evergreen products and insurance-dedicated solutions.

AJ Bell posts strong start to year as assets hit record highs

The increase in customers helped drive platform assets under administration to a record £108bn, up 21% over the year and 5% in the quarter.

Generali Central Life Insurance launches AI-driven Digital Smart Manager to simplify life insurance decisions

The platform marks a milestone in the Company’s commitment to simplifying life insurance and ensuring customers clearly understand product benefits through transparent, data-backed conversations.

Phoenix Group, Scottish Widows among potential Aegon UK bidders

The Dutch insurer said the review of the UK arm could lead to a ‘potential divestment

The Housing Association Pension Fund Foundation selects Van Lanschot Kempen as fiduciary manager

The firm writes that over the past year, the pension scheme, supported by Montae & Partners, conducted an extensive selection process for a fiduciary manager.

Abacus Advisers opens Glasgow office as hub for regional growth

The office will be based in Glasgow’s International Financial Services District

IFGL awarded five stars for strength and service by AKG

AKG said it considers IFGL to be a financially strong standalone operation

Two-year extension of the EU-funded programme of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) to contribute to macroeconomic and financial stability in Africa

Joint press release with the European Commission and the Deutsche Bundesbank

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