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Europe’s private markets are having a moment

Private credit is stealing the spotlight. Investors overexposed to private equity are finding attractive, risk-adjusted returns in shorter-duration credit strategies.

Aviva replace AGPOL quote platform for group protection

Aviva Fusion will adopt the recent enhancements made to existing business policy management journeys on The Aviva Group Protection Online (AGPOL) platform.

Compass beats expectations as outsourcing trend continues to play out

Growth in North America is looking particularly strong, with growth of 9.1% and accounting for almost two-thirds of Compass’ revenues.

Craven Street Wealth buys Kent-based advice firm

Our clients will continue to receive the same trusted advice, now with access to wider expertise and specialist support available through CSW and the Quanta Group.

From opportunity to oversight – is private credit facing its reality?

Alana Gillies Ridout takes a look at what is driving the growth of credit funds and private debt platforms

New initiative launched to ease adviser shortage

The initiative comes amid increasing concern about the sector’s demographics.

EQT to distribute its private markets strategy through Deutsche Bank

EQT had around 266 billion euros (US$306 billion) of assets under management as of June 2025.

Deutsche Borse News: Solid substance—or overly ambitious expectations for the future?

After falling below 23,000 points on Friday, the DAX is starting the new week slightly stronger.

Eurex Builds Polish Zloty Swap Market with Major Banks in Response to EMIR 3.0

The initiative has already gained significant industry support, with most major banks and clearing members now operationally ready.

Financial fragmentation as a vulnerability in euro area bond markets

There is no generally accepted definition of financial fragmentation.

Life insurance stress test highlights M&G plc’s financial resilience

Under the LIST, the PRA assessed large life insurers’ resilience to a three-stage, evolving market stress using year-end 2024 balance sheets as a starting point (details of which are set out below).

EdenTree becomes first fund house with SDR labels across its range

EdenTree has received the ‘Sustainability Focus’ label for the last bunch of its funds.

Bridgewater, Lumyna launch absolute return fixed income Ucits

The strategy applies Bridgewater’s macro research and real-time data analysis to identify inefficiencies across global interest rate, credit and currency markets.

Lazard Sustainable Private Infrastructure Fund Completes Sale of Shawton Energy

This transaction is the inaugural realisation of the SPI investment portfolio, delivering an approximate 20% internal rate of return (IRR) for the Lazard SPI Fund.

Unlocking private investment and boosting productivity with EU programmes

Even under optimistic assumptions, the combined national fiscal space available for additional government spending and the existing EU resources would still leave a substantial funding gap of over €100 billion a year.

Winners crowned at Funds Europe Awards 2025

21st annual event celebrates the best of industry at London event

Fifth of European and UK private equity firms expect to change tack in 2026

European assets are increasingly seen as compelling alternatives to US investments, with US investors looking to diversify and capitalise on opportunities in a stabilising European market.

FCA proposes consolidated tape to boost competitiveness of UK equity markets

An equity tape brings data from across UK markets together, providing investors with a more comprehensive and clear view of the market.

Advisers urged to challenge ‘institutional’ drawdown models

By contrast, private retirees require predictable income, inflation resilience and the ability to withstand market shocks without risking capital depletion.

Brussels publishes reform plans for SFDR and pensions

The changes are designed to address current shortcomings, making the rules simpler, more efficient, and better aligned with market realities.

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