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Investing in passive is an active decision

The difference between active and passive investing is a lot more nuanced than many believe, writes Alex Funk

Investment platforms could drive demand as FCA opens crypto ETPs to UK investors

Nearly one in four UK savers/investors would allocate more than 10% of their portfolio to cryptocurrencies

Solutions & Funds SA and State Street Bank agree to partnership

The collaboration pursues a single-point-of-entry approach that focuses on efficiency and customization.

Saba Capital to launch ETF focused on UK investment trusts

Boaz Weinstein’s Saba Capital Management is preparing to deliver its boldest challenge yet to the UK’s investment trust sector, with plans to launch a new European-domiciled ETF.

Secret Boutique Founder: Lifting the lid on setting up your own firm

In a new series, an unnamed boutique founder will unravel the journey behind starting an investment firm from scratch.

aosphere acquires Investment Navigator

aosphere strengthens its digital capabilities by joining forces with Investment Navigator

ROYC Partners with I Squared Capital to Power Wealth Channel Expansion

This collaboration reflects both firms’ shared commitment to using best-in-class technology to expand access to private markets for all investors and improve the investor experience.

Nordea: Active struggles in a concentrated market

The unprecedented concentration has presented significant challenges for traditional active managers.

Clearstream reinforces commitment to Europe by rebranding its Germany-based CSD to Clearstream Europe

Clearstream Europe plays a pivotal role in the financial landscape.

Ascot Lloyd sets aside £17m for ongoing advice redress

The private equity-backed consolidator becomes the latest large advice firm to set aside redress for clients who did not receive ongoing advice they had paid for.

Beauchamp: FSCS needs to be ‘future fit’, not just at the point of failure

He explained how the FSCS needs to be ready, not only at the point of failure, but it needs to be ready for many years afterwards.

InvestAcc set for AJ Bell SIPP deal as revenues rise 20%

The group has also upgraded its SIPP platform and established the first phase of a new Treasury Function as part of its consolidation strategy.

IA roadmap unlocks private market capital to drive European growth ambitions

The European Commission estimates an additional €800bn annually by 2030 is needed to meet the green transition alone.

Golding closes secondaries fund above €510 million

Around two-thirds of the commitments come from insurance companies, pension schemes, pension funds and savings banks that had already invested in Golding funds.

Impact that counts: from principles to practice for sustainable success

This was based on a structured indicator framework that serves both regulatory reporting and strategic management.

Standard Life to launch pension fund with up to 25% private markets allocation

The default pension fund will allocate up to a quarter of its holdings in illiquid assets.

Aegon upgraded to ‘AAA’ ESG Rating by MSCI

These measures provide greater clarity on how Aegon manages environmental, social, and governance topics across its operations.

Flower Group launches solution to help advice firms grow

The system can also produce responses to FCA data requests, with a single page supplying answers to client-based questions in the regulator’s return.

Fidelity launches US small-cap fund

Targets businesses with a local focus

Macro and equity strategies drive hedge fund growth

Global macro funds saw a 3.1% return, followed by equity strategies at 2.8% and multi-strategy funds at 2.1%.

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