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European retail investment costs: a balancing act

As the debate over European retail investment costs intensifies, what might its outcomes mean for policymakers, asset managers, and investors?

Scottish Mortgage gets back to outperformance after huge US tech sales

Annual results capture a portfolio rebound following previous three years of underperformance, while lead manager Tom Slater talks up the importance of resilience and casts a fresh eye at private company opportunities.

Generali: Financial Information as of 31 March 2025 (1)

The operating result grew significantly to € 2,067 million (+8.9%), driven by a strong performance of P&C and supported by positive contributions from all business segments.

AJ Bell passes £90bn AUA as revenue and profit climb

Platform assets under administration (AUA) hit a new high of £90.4bn, supported by £3.3bn in net inflows and £0.6bn in positive market movements.

Mirova and Thematics AM plan strategic merger

The merger combines Mirova’s track record in responsible investment with Thematics AM’s focus on high-conviction thematic strategies.

BNP Paribas to service Schroders’ UK QAHC funds

As part of the agreement, BNP Paribas will deliver fund administration, global custody and loan administration services.

UK inflation even worse than expected as ‘Awful April’ bill hikes bite

April is a month when many businesses put through annual price increases, but this dataset also marks the first month of what could be a higher than hoped for inflationary period.

EAAIF completes $325 million debt raise to accelerate its investments in emerging market infrastructure

This debt raise by EAAIF brings recent commitments to $620 million and exceeds the Fund's $500 million target ahead of schedule.

Royal London to acquire UK-based infrastructure asset manager Dalmore Capital

The transaction supports Royal London's strategy to broaden its private assets capabilities and provide customers with access to a wider range of investment options to support their retirement ambitions.

Eastspring appoints HSBC to provide middle-office services

Singapore-headquartered Eastspring, the investment arm of UK insurer Prudential plc, managed around US$256 billion of assets as of March 2025.

L&G upgrades group critical illness cover

The upgrade will see two new conditions covered, plus a range of updates and clarifications to help clients when there’s a claim.

Track to the Future – with Boutique Capital Partners’ Rodger Kennedy

How fund group distribution bosses are thinking about asset classes, strategies and working with clients over the next 12 months

Triple Point launches IHT tool to support financial advisers

The tool sits alongside a wider suite of resources designed to help advisers navigate the implications of recent and upcoming policy changes.

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

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