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UK finance firms join forces to launch retail investment campaign

The industry-wide campaign is supported by the Treasury, the FCA and the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS)

UK defined benefit pension schemes strengthen as liabilities fall

The annual report, which analyses data up to 31 March 2025, shows higher funding ratios, falling liabilities and a further reduction in risk across the sector.

Analysis-Old meets new economy: AI boom to supercharge European banks' rally

Banks have started to use AI to improve operational efficiency and fraud detection, as ‌well as to reduce staff costs.

Aberdeen to acquire management of Closed End Funds

Aberdeen enters into agreement with MFS to acquire management of Closed End Funds with assets totalling £1.5bn

Bond and ETF demand lifts global fund assets: Efama

Worldwide net assets also increased by 5% in US-dollar terms to $91.1 trillion, supported by a weakening of the dollar against the euro.

MPS assets surge 32% to £190bn as adviser usage grows

21% of the 296 advisers surveyed said they plan to increase their allocation to discretionary MPSs in the next year

Santander, L&G Launch Sterling money market fund

The fund aims to offer stable value and competitive yields while maintaining a strong focus on capital preservation, shared the asset managers.

SIX welcomes Swiss Prime Site Solutions as new fund provider

Asset allocation is primarily focused on office, commercial, retail and light industrial usage types.

Over three quarters plan to invest less or nothing in VCTs

The results showed 41.6% of investors won’t invest in Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) once the changes are introduced, while 43.5% will invest less

Universal enters active ETF market

Platform and framework launch for white-label active ETF products

The Pensions Regulator probes barriers to investment in private markets

TPR published private markets guidance last year to help trustees improve outcomes for savers by properly considering the full range of options available.

William Blair Investment Management Named a 2025 Best Place to Work

The magazine began compiling the list in 2012 to recognize the best employers in the money management industry, and this year marks the 13th time William Blair Investment Management has been honored.

European bank watchdog flags rising NBFI risks in Cayman, UK

The report noted that recent market volatility in the United States, including stress involving some regional banks in mid-October, pushed these interconnections into focus.

New name but same values for Shropshire financial planning firm

Founder Alasdair Coutts-Britton said the change of name underlined the business’s commitment to guiding clients towards financial freedom.

Octopus Legacy partners with Shepherds Friendly to launch life-insurance proposition

“Partnering with Octopus Legacy to develop its new life-insurance proposition has been a genuinely rewarding experience.

Aegon Capital Markets Day 2025 – The Next Frontier

Aegon Asset Management to focus on growing third-party revenues and improving efficiency Continued focus on profitable growth in Aegon’s International business

China drives surge in global thematic fund assets

On the other hand, the Rest of World (RoW) category has expanded, driven by China’s strengthening role in the digital economy, technology and innovation-focused strategies.

Axa IM Alts issues €500m green bond for European logistics fund

Planned investments include initiatives to enhance energy efficiency, wellbeing and biodiversity, as well as the rollout of renewable energy installations such as rooftop solar PV.

Call for Expression of Interest launched for the Fund Manager of the Scaleup Europe Fund

The fund manager will play a central role in unlocking the value of Europe’s flourishing scaleup companies and promote European tech leadership on a global scale.

AllAdvised gains FCA authorisation to deliver digital advice for employees and pension scheme members

Until now, AllAdvised has operated under the permissions of Westminster Wealth Management since its launch in 2023 and currently serves over 75 firms.

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