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Amundi launches India-focused bond fund

The sub-fund combines Amundi’s top-down approach with SBI FM’s on-the-ground insights and bottom-up analysis of the Indian market.

EBRD invests €15 million in Cogito Fund II

In line with Cogito’s prior experience, the fund will seek to invest between €5 million and €15 million in scale-up technology companies in the region in order to build a diversified portfolio of between 10 and 12 firms.

It will take another 20 years to close the gender pensions gap, says Scottish Widows

The report did highlight that “good progress in reducing the gender pensions gap over the last 20 years” has been made.

Aviva plc Q3 2024 Trading Update

Another quarter of strong delivery and profitable growth

Entrepreneurs: uncover the potential of pension planning

As a result, entrepreneurs tend to see their personal wealth as an extension of the value of their company.

Hedge fund risk management and regulation concerns rise

Senior leadership, such as C-level executives, were particularly concerned, with 73% expecting regulatory hurdles to increase, compared to 38% of investment analysts and portfolio managers.

WBR Group expands in SSAS sector with acquisition of Brunel Trustees

The deal adds 200 SSAS schemes to WBR Group and £300 million of assets under administration

IQ-EQ named ‘Fund Administrator of the Year’ in the Real Deals ESG Awards 2024

Winners were announced at the awards ceremony in October at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London.

TISE opens London office

Opening this office further supports TISE’s business development activities across public and private markets

Trends within private capital

TISE’s dynamic offering across both public and private markets plays a key role in Jersey’s first-class ecosystem for clients

Tensions rise as regulators circle ballooning private credit market

Since the Global Financial Crisis when banks pared down their capital markets balance sheets, private credit issuance has excited the imagination of countless private capital firms

UK unemployment rate rises to 4.3% as higher interest rates take toll

Wage growth has been a real sticking point for the Bank of England

RBS-owner NatWest buys back further £1bn of its shares from UK government

This transaction represents another important milestone on the path to full privatisation.

Terry Smith takes pay cut but could still net £140m after tough run

Fundsmith continues to rake in the cash despite its flagship equity fund struggling to keep up with its benchmark.

Ceresio Investors build bridge between Switzerland and Italy

Conversely, this acquisition marks a milestone in Planzer's growth strategy and consolidates its presence in Italy.

Waystone launches second Fulcrum LTAF

LTAFs are fast-emerging as key vehicles for investment managers and pension schemes to access highly sought-after private asset classes.

Centralis Group Announces Acquisition of Admina Fund Services’ Business

Admina is an experienced provider of fund administration and corporate services based in the Channel Island of Guernsey.

Royal London Asset Management Property enters the UK Build-to-Rent market targeting 8,000 beds

Both assets will be managed by the business’ newly launched residential property management platform, ProperTies Living, as the investor looks to ensure a high quality of space and living for its occupiers.

Sesame Bankhall Group makes strategic investment in leading mortgage broker

The deal sees SBG acquire a significant stake in the 40-adviser strong business, with the option to increase the shareholding in the future.

Demystifying credit: CVC Income & Growth’s Pieter Staelens on asset class misperceptions

Pieter Staelens discussses why investors still have misperceptions around credit following the GFC

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