05/18/2026
BlackRock launches private markets DC pension fund
The fund has been seeded by two UK DC pension schemes, including the BlackRock UK Retirement Savings Plan, advised by Mercer, which has allocated 20% of its assets to the strategy.
Alternative Investments
05/18/2026
Prudential plans to acquire 75% stake in Bharti Life Insurance
An additional 7 billion rupees is potentially payable on the fulfillment of certain conditions that the Hong Kong and London-listed insurer did not specify.
05/18/2026
Gilt jitters as Burnham comeback fuels market nerves over Labour future
That kind of language tends to make investors nervous because they value predictability above all else.
05/18/2026
On the peculiarities and independent life of the Swiss capital market
Due to the global environment, it is difficult to position oneself on the yield curve.
05/15/2026
European Investment Fund and LABORAL Kutxa mobilise 150 million euros to support micro enterprises and social entrepreneurs in Spain
The agreement will enable LABORAL Kutxa to grant loans of up to 2 million euros to social enterprises and microloans of up to 50,000 euros.
05/15/2026
Aviva: Latest results and trading updates
Aviva plc Q1 2026 Trading Update
05/15/2026
Northren Ireland mortgage advisory firm expands with launch of new wealth management arm
NI mortgage advisory firm expands with new wealth management arm
05/15/2026
Proskauer Advises 7RIDGE on Acquisition of Strategic Portfolio of Financial Technology Investments from Fidelity International Strategic Ventures
The acquisition adds strategic depth to 7RIDGE, bringing together a portfolio of companies operating across key areas of financial market infrastructure with a team experienced in investing across these segments.
05/15/2026
Private Markets: Current landscape, growth outlook and Clearstream’s role
Private equity and private credit remain dominant allocations, while infrastructure and real estate continue to attract investors seeking stability and inflation protection.
05/14/2026
Gen Z could lose £69,900 in state pension as retirement costs soar
Gen Z could lose £69,900 in state pension as retirement age rises to 68, meaning younger savers must build far bigger pots to retire comfortably.
05/14/2026
Quarterly results in line with expectations – pressure to act remains
Swiss Post offers its customers modern services, and this is reflected in the figures.
05/14/2026
Schroder Income Growth Fund plc - Half Year Results
The period saw a strong performance from UK equities. NAV total return for the six months to 28 February 2026 was 17.4% versus 18.9% for the FTSE All-Share Index.
05/14/2026
Ardian provides financing to support IK Partners’ investment in Rhétorès Group, a leading independent financial advisor in France
The financing package also includes a sizeable committed line to support the Group’s active acquisition strategy.
05/13/2026
Fidelity launches two global equity strategies
The fund will combine qualitative stock selection with quantitative risk management to identify opportunities across the global small-cap universe.
05/13/2026
CMI Financial Group Secures Senior Financing from Royal London Asset Management
One of the United Kingdom’s most respected asset managers, this financing signals positive momentum for the Canadian residential lending sector and real estate environment
05/12/2026
Establishing a European private asset fund
Key decisions to consider
05/12/2026
LSEG Lipper Fund Awards MENA Markets 2026
It’s been a turbulent period for investors across all asset types.
05/12/2026
State Street Investment Management opens Madrid office
State Street recently cut 150 jobs in France following the loss of a major client
05/12/2026
Norway faces dilemma on openness in wealth fund ethical divestments, finance minister says
The sovereign wealth fund established in the 1990s is governed by ethical guidelines set by parliament that ban it from investing in companies that breach human rights or pollute the environment, among other things.
05/12/2026
PPF’s £14bn reserves reignite debate over future role
The PPF was created under the Pensions Act 2004 to protect members of underfunded DB pension schemes when sponsoring employers become insolvent.