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ECB to dominate focus for traders in busy week of UK data

Wage growth has also remained too high while an improving economic outlook has strengthened the hawkish case.

Skerritts secures double acquisition

The companies, Black Swan Financial Planning in London, and KMG in Horley, Surrey, add more than £900m to Skerritts’ assets under management

Grant Thornton positions itself for private equity backing

The news follows a similar move by the professional services network’s US member in the spring of 2024.

Funds return to modest outflow in May as ISA season boost fades – IA monthly stats release

Combined sales of £3.6 billion in March and April were boosted by investors topping up their stocks and shares ISAs at the end of the 23/24 tax year and investing early to maximise returns in the new tax year.

What does the merger of Alliance Trust and Witan mean for advisers?

The Witan investment trust operates as a multi-manager fund

Brookfield Re plans to enter UK market

Brookfield Re has filed paperwork with the Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority to set up a new insurer, according to people familiar with the matter.

Boost for new National Wealth Fund to unlock private investment

The Government announces new plans to align key institutions under the National Wealth Fund that will boost growth and unlock investment.

John Lamb Hill Oldridge launches dedicated offshore bonds advice team amid high demand

Reasons for the sharp leap in demand include freezes, reductions to income tax and CGT thresholds, allowances

Are we facing a favourable environment for investing in emerging bonds?

According to the World Bank, investing one dollar in resilient infrastructure generates four dollars in returns, on average.

Merits of Crest Nicholson merger far from clear for Bellway as deal nears approval

The new bid also extends the put up or shut up deadline to mid-August, giving both companies longer to complete the required due diligence ahead of the merger.

Brookfield ups the ante in UK pensions with insurance start-up

Canadian group could yet ‘build then buy’ to grab returns on offer in a market awash with possible deals

Moonfare creates smartphone app with access to private equity investments

Moonfare releases a smartphone app that gives retail investors direct access to private equity investments.

Investment governance of Swiss pension funds is put to the test

Pension funds have started to implement ESG reporting standards laid out by industry association ASIP.

BNP Paribas reappointed by Italian retirement scheme EPPI for depositary bank services

BNP Paribas’ Securities Services business has been reappointed as depositary bank for a period of 4 years, extendable for an additional 4 years.

British Business Bank launches growth scheme

“This will help to generate more sustainable growth across the UK and provide a springboard to many smaller businesses to scale up or stay ahead.”

Reeves includes pensions in series of reforms for growth

Reeves promised a new approach to growth which she said would rest on the pillars of stability, investment and reform.

Axa and BNP Paribas explore asset management partnership

This potential joint venture reflects the broader trend in the asset management industry

M&G completes £309m buy-in transaction with the NSK’s UK pension scheme

The insuring entity is The Prudential Assurance Company Limited (“PAC”), M&G’s wholly-owned subsidiary offering life and pensions solutions.

Vanguard Europe boss Sean Hagerty to step down after 27 years

He was originally due to leave the business in June this year.

Impact of UK election results on fixed income investments

This outcome, securing a large majority, brings stability to UK politics and could potentially transform the British government bonds landscape, as noted by Amundi.

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