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HSBC to Sell UK Life Insurance Unit to Chesnara

Approximately 230 roles are also expected to transfer to Chesnara.

Royal London shuts Lowson's UK Opps fund after key investor exits

The Henry Lowson-managed fund had suffered years of outflows and had been flagged by the asset manager for underperformance.

Santander among major providers to snub Reeves's push to invest pensions in UK

Scottish Widows and Fidelity have also refused to support the Chancellor’s Mansion House Accord, aimed at boosting growth through increased UK investment

DB funding improves H1 2025 but clouds loom on the horizon

H1 2025 characterised by significant market volatility in the wake of ‘Liberation Day’ with no guarantees of smoother H2.

Mobiliar ceases business in Ireland

The insurance portfolio will be wound up, subject to approval by the relevant authorities.

Beyond the benchmark: why active multi-asset management wins in uncertain times

They also discuss the key differences between the SIS range of multi-asset solutions and others available on the market

Oakbridge launches UK office and cross-jurisdictional offering

The expansion allows Oakbridge to directly service UK-based funds, SPVs and corporate entities, complementing its Jersey operations.

ADB President Announces Paris Office, Deepens Partnerships at Financing for Development Conference

Following his meetings in Paris, Mr. Kanda traveled to Seville to participate in the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development.

Barclays Regional Investment Map: First quarter of 2025 sees 213k new businesses amidst declining equity investment and grant funding

All UK regions saw an increase in the number of new businesses in Q1, with the exception of Northern Ireland, which fell slightly, down -2.07 per cent.

ValidPath launches programme to help advisers exit and retire

For IFAs that value independence, consolidators can be off-putting and DIY routes too complex.

ECB Proposes Redirecting Retail Savings to Capital Markets for Growth

This initiative aims to boost economic growth by increasing private sector investment.

Team announce interim results and plans for UCITS launch

UCITS launch set as firm says it has now received final approvals from the CBI and JFSC.

Handelsbanken research reveals generational differences in financial habits

The findings reveal stark differences between generations on their preferred channels for carrying out financial tasks.

Transact and Plannr join forces to speed up account opening process

System integration is part of both Plannr and Transact’s strategies to create a fully integrated adviser ecosystem.

River Global set to acquire Devon Equity Management

Half-year results show profitability 'tantalisingly close' for the asset management group

BNP Paribas completes acquisition of AXA Investment Managers

The combination of AXA IM, BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM) and BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management (BNPP REIM) will create an unmatched global platform for long-term savings and investments.

Barings sees rare interest in Europe as Asian investors diversify

The alternatives manager said it is seeing 'active interest in Europe' among investors in Asia, where the continent has historically been a very tough sell.

Property transactions rebound in May but remain below long-term average

After April’s sharp slump in transactions following the stamp duty threshold changes

UBS AM endorses European equities

Higher returns and a low correlation to US equities make European stocks more attractive for a long-term strategic asset allocation, according to UBS AM.

Liquidity crisis support made in Switzerland and the too-big-to-fail subsidy

Banks have long posed threats to financial stability

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