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VitalityLife launches ‘first-of-its-kind’ dynamic underwriting benefit

BMI currently accounts for around 75% of loadings applied to VitalityLife plans, making it a significant factor in the cost of cover for affected members.

Sycomore launches European sovereignty equity fund

It invests mainly in listed companies across continental Europe, with a focus on France, Italy and Germany.

Beyond traditional banks: how direct lending is reshaping investment in Europe

By Andrea Fernandez and Daniel Sinclair, partners and co-managers of Ares' European Private Credit Semi-Liquid Funds

SEI launches seven ETFs in Europe

The full suite will also include allocations to income and dynamic factors as well as exposure to equities for emerging markets and smaller companies.

EBRD Board of Directors to visit North Macedonia

During their visit, the EBRD representatives will meet Prime Minister Hristijan Mickoski and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski.

Amundi continues to reinforce its thematic ETF offering with three new solutions

These three ETFs will be listed on Xetra and Euronext Paris on the 20th of October.

FDI from the Cayman Islands into the UK surged 142%

Cayman FDI in the UK increased by £58.3 billion (Office for National Statistics), or 142%, from £41 billion at the end of 2023.

M&G launches first LTAF to widen access to its private credit capability

The LTAF launches with £74 million, including capital from M&G's £138 billion With Profits Fund.

London Stock Exchange faces ‘material depopulation’

The figure is more than double the £35bn from the entirety of 2025 across 40 bids.

Could employers be the key to better pension engagement? L&G launches new workplace pilot to find out

The pilot forms part of Decades Ahead, L&G’s commitment to help people achieve greater financial security over the long term.

German ETF holdings reach €697bn, BVI finds

Passive strategies accounted for 97.6% of ETF assets, while actively managed ETFs hold a 2.4% market share.

M&G targets DC pensions with first private credit LTAF

The fund is designed to provide investors with diversified sources of income and returns through exposure to private credit markets.

Aberdeen Investments warns of UK “takeover fatigue” as £1bn Gamma bid goes to vote

Gamma Communications has recommended the offer from Epiris.

FCA launches consultation on illiquid assets

Responses due by 11 December 2026

Cyprus receives more than 24,000 suspicious financial activity reports in one year

Crypto firms drive surge in suspicious activity reports in Cyprus

Proskauer Advises Cairn Partners’ Shareholders on Sale to Largillière Finance

The Cairn Partners brand will represent the combined firm’s stressed and distressed advisory offering, under the leadership of Julien Sanier, founding partner, and Maxence Bousquet, partner.

II Awards 2026 winners and highly commended revealed

The 27th Annual II Awards 2026 were announced on Wednesday 7th October

Luxembourg plans €1 billion + digital bond issuance

They will also be able to use it for ECB collateral purposes given the central bank has supported DLT issuances of certain securities since March, provided they are issued via a CSD.

Stronger collaboration between government and business vital to unlock Scottish mid-market growth new report finds

New report finds Scotland's mid-market businesses face a 'conversion gap' that is holding back growth.

Investors ditch equities for bonds as yields climb

UK-focused equity funds remained the biggest casualty, with investors pulling £708m during the month.

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