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View from the top with Goldman Sachs’ Hilary Lopez

Head of the EMEA third-party wealth business says her mission upon joining the company was to become one of the leading players in the region

Investors weigh up Europe’s investment appeal in a volatile market

Markets are already pricing in stronger growth, driven by investment and a potential rebound in consumer confidence.

Miami International Holdings Announces Offer to Acquire The International Stock Exchange

The recommended cash acquisition recognises the strength of the business

FCA approves Aegon Asset Management's private credit LTAF

This is Aegon Asset Management’s first LTAF and the first Aegon Asset Management fund approved within the Carne Group Aegon Asset Management LTAF umbrella structure.

Santander transforms UK branch network as it invests for the future

The bank actively supports growth in shared Banking Hubs and Community Access to Cash initiatives.

Asset managers boost bullish euro bets as hedge funds cut shorts

The move comes as Germany loosens fiscal constraints, pledging hundreds of billions of euros for defence and infrastructure, a policy shift that is prompting wider fiscal expansion across Europe.

Fintel core revenue jumps 22% in ‘seminal year’

The company’s overall financial position also remains strong.

Banks lift London's FTSE 100 ahead of BoE rate call this week

A perky sterling kept gains in check for the internationally-focussed firms, while the more domestically-inclined FTSE 250 mid-cap climbed 0.8% to a one-week high.

What Ben Whitmore and Kevin Murphy are buying for Brickwood’s first fund

The most important question Brickwood asks is whether the current pressure on profitability is temporary and can be resolved, or permanent.

AIB signals interest in growing its wealth management space

Donal Galvin, chief financial officer of AIB, told debt investors the bank had little interest in overseas expansion

Phoenix 2024 full year results

Phoenix Group’s strong strategic and financial progress drives target upgrades

Standard Life climbs to 12% market share in individual annuities

In 2024, the business drove gross inflows upwards by 34% to £5.1bn.

Three ways to add diversification to your global allocation

Many global funds will use the MSCI World as a benchmark.

Solid foundation for the future: Swiss Post continues to develop modern public service

The market and interest rate environment for Swiss Post remains extremely challenging.

State Street to Launch Active ETFs in Europe This Year

Ann Prendergast tells Morningstar that State Street Global Advisors is planning SPDR active UCITS ETFs in 2025.

TenneT seeks shareholders for German business

Holding company has published a public notice for parties interested in a private investment

Swiss Life in 2024: Fee result up 33% and net profit up 13% – Corporate program "Swiss Life 2024" successfully completed

In the 2024 financial year, the Swiss Life Group increased income from the fee business by 5% year-on-year in local currency to CHF 2.49 billion.

HSQ buys out Kingswood ex-CEO, lifting stake to 89%

Non-executive directors Gary Wilder and Jonathan Massing have resigned from the board with immediate effect.

Swiss, Spanish stock exchanges hit record ETF and equity volumes

Six consolidated its Swiss and Spanish platforms to boost performance following its acquisition of Spain’s BME in 2020.

Investment managers boost alternative data budgets in 2025

This follows a period of rapid expansion, where 43% of respondents saw budget increases of 50% to 75%, and 36% reported 25% to 50% growth in their spending.

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