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Our multi-asset investment views - July 2025

Uncertainty over tariffs persists but we maintain our positive stance on equities. Read more about our views on a range of asset classes here.

Mediobanca Presses Generali for Agreement by August 6

Some shareholders are seeking clarity on Generali's position, whose support is considered decisive.

Pension industry to shift away from cost to value

The aim of the group, which was established in 2024, is to explore how the UK pensions market can move beyond cost-based comparisons

Citco data points to sustained hedge fund returns in Q2

Multi-strategy funds make biggest gains

Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic trade deal with India signed

Today, the Prime Minister will welcome nearly £6 billion in new investment and export wins.

Jersey Finance Welcomes Enhancements to Jersey Private Fund regime

Overall, the updates are intended to align Jersey’s offering with the expectations of global investors, managers and fund promoters, while maintaining robust oversight and regulatory standards.

Kingswood's IBOSS launches blended MPS range

New portfolio range combines Core and Passive MPS solutions into a hybrid solution at near 50/50 split, with fees 30% lower than for the core range.

Vanguard launches two active bond funds

The asset management giant launches strategic and core bond funds under its push into active fixed income.

Dividend Heroes: the investment trusts with the longest track record of consistent dividend growth

Investment trusts have a certain trick up their sleeve that enables them to pay a growing stream of dividends, even in bad times.

Guernsey International Insurance Association welcomes HM Treasury’s response to the UK captive regime consultation

The Guernsey insurance industry continues to expand and diversify

Brookwood Financial Partners, LLC expands global reach with new london office

Strengthens Access to International Investors Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia

Aviva launches enhanced Freight Liability insurance on Acturis E-Trade and Fast Trade

These improvements form part of a wider digital transformation journey within Aviva’s Marine team, aimed at modernising Freight insurance and delivering faster, smarter solutions for the market.

Octopus Investments’ Toyin Oyeneyin on the big shift to private markets

The growing interest reflects a broader change in sentiment towards democratising access to private markets, making them more accessible and inclusive to a wider range of investors.

Allfunds reports on the progress of its share buyback programme

The shares were repurchased at an average price of €7.18 per share.

HNWs appetite for private markets remains strong

The company’s annual alternative investments survey found the approach to private markets was in line with previous years.

Chubb Reports Second Quarter Per Share Net Income

Book value per share and tangible book value per share excluding AOCI increased 3.4% and 4.5%, from March 31, 2025.

SAP's plain vanilla results underscore credentials as an established AI leader

That business was up 28%, a slight acceleration on the previous quarter and given the backlog that remains this should remain a good pipeline for growth.

Navigating the Complexities of Evergreen Fund Structures

Is Your Firm Prepared to Address the Operational Challenges of Semi-Liquid, Perpetual Funds?

M&G completes £205m buy-in with Huntsman Pension Scheme

The insuring entity is The Prudential Assurance Company Limited (“PAC”), M&G’s wholly-owned subsidiary offering life and pensions solutions.

Vanguard adds two global bond funds

Funds will be co-managed by Ales Koutny and Sarang Kulkarni

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