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Democratising investment: Unlocking Europe’s dormant capital

In the midst of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, Europe faces a paradox that is as frustrating as it is hopeful.

International Merchant Bank Limited Marks Five Years of Operations and Strengthens Its International Presence

Throughout this period, IMBL has maintained an emphasis on transparency and institutional rigor

Pick ‘n’ mix platform strategies still persist

The findings show that when it comes to Model-b it is a trade-off, not a straight upgrade.

Schroders upgrades commodities while staying positive on equities

With recession risks low and earnings still driving returns, Schroders continues to favour equities.

How Asset Managers Benefit From Fund Servicing Becoming a Connected Ecosystem

These managers also expect their service providers to match that level of focus on both innovation and simplification.

AJ Bell CEO warns FCA’s pension transfer plans could create extra delays

The FCA has proposed pension providers will have to share extra information with customers before allowing them to transfer

Vanguard launches blended MPS range with Wellington

The range spans risk profiles from 20% equity exposure to a fully invested 100% equity option.

Plenum Investments surpasses $2bn of assets under management

The cat bond fund strategies have continued to grow, while expansion of assets has also been achieved across the investment managers other strategies, now taking firm-wide assets under management to over $2 billion.

Fixed income, and the calm before the storm

Ashok Bhatia fears that, while fixed income markets have shown relative calm versus other risk assets since the start of the year, this is unlikely to last.

German Pension Fund Collapse Sparks Questions Over €300 Billion Industry

This event raises concerns about the management and regulation of Germany’s broader pension system, which includes over 90 similar funds holding around €300 billion in assets.

Deloitte announces the launch of an EMEA firm

The primary purpose of this change is to serve the EMEA market at even greater scale through strategic alignment across participating firms.

Use your full pension allowance, make the most of tax relief, and consider bonus sacrifice - Standard Life shares top tips to make pensions work harder this tax year end

They reset annually, so it’s important not to leave money on the table.

Carmignac expands private markets offering with Eltif

The strategy builds on Carmignac Private Evergreen, launched in May 2024 for professional investors.

Global macro drives hedge fund performance surge: Citco

The industry recorded its tenth consecutive positive month, with a weighted average return of 0.9%.

Getting fit for the future The potential and pitfalls of LGPS reform

The recent Fit for the Future consultation sought to address these issues.

Diverging 2026 rates to create selective European duration opportunities: BNY

Euro-area growth will be supported by higher fiscal spending, driven in part by Germany’s push into defence and infrastructure.

ING Strengthens Its Position in The Swiss Market

As geopolitical uncertainty and trade policy disruptions become the new normal, ING continues to deliver on its growth ambition in Switzerland.

Passive investing boom pressures active managers: Morningstar

The report, which compared active funds with passive counterparts across European, Asian and African Morningstar categories, found European investors rotated away from US equities toward European and emerging markets during the year while increasing alloc

Amber River acquired by PE firm Stone Point Capital

The transaction is expected to close this summer, and Penta Capital will retain a stake in the business

British Business Bank commits £60m to NorthEdge investment fund

Fund will focus on SMEs in nations and regions of the UK

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