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Puma launches AIM VCT on London Stock Exchange

VCTs are investment vehicles that were set up to promote investment in small UK businesses that meet certain criteria.

L&G takes majority stake in real estate specialist

The acquisition is part of the UK-based group's private markets expansion push.

Columbia Threadneedle to launch active ETFs in Europe

Columbia Threadneedle writes that it has a strong track record in designing and managing ETF strategies to meet client needs with USD5.5 billion in assets across 14 US domiciled ETFs.

Cohen & Steers, IDR launch hybrid listed-private real estate strategy

The strategy aims to deliver better risk-adjusted returns, enhanced liquidity, and broader sector diversification by tactically shifting between listed and private real estate to exploit valuation gaps.

Global ETFs draw $620.5bn in 2025 inflows

This marked the strongest start to a year for the sector, exceeding the previous highs of $467.69 billion in 2024 and $464.20 billion in 2021.

Elston Consulting: How much of a home bias should UK investors have?

UK-oriented investors have often been penalised for lacklustre returns, but a home bias may be a useful diversifier against US equities

Baillie Gifford to merge multi asset funds

£276m Multi Asset Growth fund to merge into the Baillie Gifford Defensive Growth fund

L&G expands Private Markets platform with 75% stake in real estate investor Proprium to accelerate growth into new markets

With a target to grow its Private Markets platform to £85bn AUM by 2028, L&G is focused on maximising opportunities within real estate, infrastructure, private credit, and venture capital, while strategically expanding into new global markets.

Switch to bespoke boosting adviser profitability, study shows

There are other factors to consider beyond profitability.

Swiss Re reports a first-quarter net income of USD 1.3 billion

We have maintained our strong capital position and remain well-placed to support our clients.

EBRD and GCF support green investments in Armenia

It was created in 2010 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and supports low-emission and climate-resilient programmes in developing countries.

Square Mile adds eight fund ratings to Academy

Veritas and Baillie Gifford see fund downgrades

Parmenion adds five funds to ESG portfolios

Including Schroders, JP Morgan and Carmignac funds

Allianz reports record operating profit and is fully on track to achieve full-year outlook

The operating profit has reached a record level of 4.2 billion euros (1Q 2024: 4.0 billion euros), an increase of 6.3 percent, supported by growth across all segments.

German property bank PBB to shun new US business, citing Trump volatility

The lender, also known as PBB, said it would evaluate "all options" for its existing U.S. business, without elaborating.

Allfunds launches a first tranche of €80m of its €250m share buyback programme

The majority of the Shares acquired by Allfunds under the SBB Programme will be cancelled and the remaining repurchased Shares may be used for the purpose of satisfying awards under Allfunds’ employee share plans.

Quilter expands savings account functionality with new CashHub MultiBank

The service now includes access to CashHub MultiBank which enables deposits to be automatically diversified across multiple banks.

Resilient business model shines for Compass as it grows ahead of peers

Growth has been driven by net new business wins, which at 4.4% was within the group’s target range, with pricing and volume also positively contributing.

Infrastructure: Global investors, investing locally

Hannah Smith speaks to investors about the increasing infrastructure opportunities in AI, renewable energy and utilities

Scottish Widows pays 98% of protection claims in 2024

More than 11,500 customers and their families benefited from pay-outs, covering 9,939 life and 1,609 critical illness claims.

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