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Redington, PRI publish private debt stewardship guide

The report has highlighted the opportunities and challenges for investors engaging with borrowers, lenders and sponsors in the asset class.

DWP stats show rising state pension costs and uptick in pension credit claims

This is a direct result of the triple lock and recent high inflation and strong earnings growth, which is welcome for today’s retirees but adds to the pressure on future public spending.

LACERS invests in European logistics real estate via EQT Exeter fund

As previously reported, EQT Exeter is seeking to raise €2.5bn for its latest value-add fund.

Ultimus and Xceptor deepen partnership

Combine asset servicing and data automation

Aviva closes gap as Quilter tops platform rankings

AJ Bell has overtaken Transact to take third place in the latest table, while Aegon has slipped from sixth in 2024 to seventh.

Persimmon delivers reassuring results with strong revenue growth and early 2026 guidance

Persimmon’s preliminary figures for the second half of 2025 so far shows continued progression

Seven LGPS funds signal intent to join Border to Coast

Move will create pool with around £110bn of investments across 18 partner funds

Raise retirement age to match life expectancy, say managers

Many managers believe the age should be raised further to reflect improving life expectancy.

UK investors eye opportunities in emerging markets

Growing economies across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Europe are enticing investors away from placing all their capital into developed markets in search of higher returns overseas.

Norway sovereign fund expects to sell more Israeli stocks over Gaza, West Bank

The review began last week following media reports that the fund had built a stake of just over 2% in an Israeli jet engine group that provides services to Israel's armed forces, including the maintenance of fighter jets.

Rolls-Royce UK Pension Fund trustee secures defined benefit pension scheme buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC)

The deal will fully insure benefits payable from the Fund, providing certainty and security for the defined benefit scheme’s 36,000 members.

Bellway produces modest growth as it waits for planning reform impact

Management notes the Government’s planning reforms, although they are not yet feeling the benefit as local authorities take time to adapt to the new plans.

Two industry heavyweights launch PE-backed consolidator firm

The new firm, backed by funding from Inflexion Private Equity, is aiming to build one of the UK’s leading independent financial planning businesses.

Inflexion backs the launch of Absolute Financial Group

The investment is being made by Inflexion’s Buyout Fund VI.

Simpler pension transfers average 10.8 days, says Origo

Overall, the OTI group processed 1.4m transfers over the 12-month period, worth just under £58bn.

Number of renters saving for a deposit hits six-month low

Renters save now, borrow later

Prudential Financial and NN Life & Pensions sign €4bn longevity deal

Our ability to deliver customised reinsurance solutions further solidifies us as a global leader in assisting insurers and plan trustees.

UK fintech investment hits $7.2 billion in H1

The UK remains the centre of European fintech investment, with British firms attracting more funding than their counterparts in the rest of Emea combined.

VanEck’s CEO of Europe in keynote interview of Funds Europe Luxembourg conference

Event to discuss factors supporting growth in European Asset Management

Bill Hughes: Steering L&G’s private markets expansion

Hughes’s career has mirrored the expansion of private markets themselves.

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