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BNP Paribas beats quarterly expectations as equity trading rebounds

BNP Paribas said a rebound in equity trading offset a 15.7% drop in fixed income, currencies and commodities trading.

Vienna Insurance Considers Hungary Joint Venture to Save Aegon Deal

Hungary vetoed planned purchase of Aegon units in region

UK insurers sign up for flexible-working plan

Industry body unveils campaign to change practices and help more women into senior roles

UK should 'lead the way' on global ESG standards says UKSIF

The UK sustainable finance sector is prepared to play its part and highlights the unique opportunity the government has to enhance the UK's global leadership on sustainable finance.

How to diversify your investments when bonds appear not to offer protection

“Many investors might think there isn’t much they can do when bonds fail to offer the diversification they require, an issue that has come to light of late as a result of rising bond yields.

Unlocking the retirement opportunity in a post-pandemic world

Life begins at retirement – investing to create impact for the older generation

Dutch insurer NN Group ‘reviewing options’ for fund management arm

NN said the review of its investment management arm would cover a ‘broad range of options’ including a merger, joint venture or partial divestment

JTC Shortlisted At The Private Equity Awards 2021

Heading into their 20th year, these awards are the longest running and most prestigious private equity awards in Europe.

Schroders acquires majority ownership of RF Eclipse

Under this agreement, the RF Group will retain 49.9% ownership and both Schroders and RF Group will have equal board representation and control.

Hargreaves Lansdown adds two more Responsible Investment funds to Wealth Shortlist

This trend has also been seen across Hargreaves Lansdown clients, who have put record money into Responsible Investment funds – net flows for 2020 were up over 4,000 per cent against 2016.

Advisers split on Vanguard’s advice entry

A total of 34 advisers said the service would make no difference to their business.

Swedish quant fund to close after assets tumble

IPM’s systems analyse economic fundamentals and are based on a belief that market prices fluctuate around an asset’s intrinsic value.

Jersey fund drops hostile takeover bid of UK wealth manager

It ‘believes that other growth and acquisition opportunities are more compelling at this time’

Socium withdraws offer to purchase Beaufort Group

The financial year ending March 2021 was the best yet for both Beaufort Financial and Beaufort Investment.

Sustainable Finance - Borrower Myth Buster

Businesses which act now have the opportunity to reap the benefits of being ahead of their competitors.

FundRock launches fund distribution offering for non-EU managers

FundRock has received regulatory approval to support non-EU asset managers in distributing their funds in the region.

AJ Bell platform inflows hit £1.8bn

Advised customers were up 14 per cent to 118,509, while D2C customers reached 213,767, up 48 per cent over the last year.

Catella AB (publ) recommends, together with other owners, to cease the operations of IPM

A majority of IPM's owners are expected to support this recommendation at an upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting.

Is Malta still a fantastic place to do business?

Some years ago, Malta looked to diversify its economy away from the previous mainstay of tourism, which contributes to around a fifth of the country’s GDP.

Call my £10million estate agent! London is now the biggest market in the world for top-end homes.

Every detail, that is, apart from the name of the woman who brokered the deal.

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