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Half of lifetime mortgage customers used property wealth for home improvements in 2025, L&G reveals

Home improvements remained the most popular use for equity release, stated by 50% of L&G customers last year.

Equity release market grows 11% as property wealth becomes ‘increasingly important’

It reflects something far bigger than short-term market movements – equity release is proving vital to meeting people’s social and economic needs.

RLAM rejoins Net Zero group as others deliberate

In rejoining the group, RLAM cited the updated framework’s allowance for a “more flexible and globally applicable foundation for climate‑aligned investing”.

Hargreaves Lansdown to cut fees and introduce fund dealing charge

Changes mark the first major update to HL’s fee structure in over 10 years

Democratising venture capital: Structuring a daily-dealing ELTIF for pan-European retail and institutional investors

The fund’s strategy focuses on venture-stage companies driving innovation in genomics, AI, automation, manufacturing, transportation, energy and advanced materials.

Aon and Irish Life launch climate transition fund

The Aon Emerging Markets Climate Transition Fund will focus on companies in emerging markets that contribute to climate action and UN sustainable development goals.

Aegon attracts bidders for $2.7bn UK insurance business

The auction is being managed by investment bankers at Goldman Sachs, with an initial bid deadline expected in the coming weeks.

L&G report 16% growth in group protection application volumes

It offers self-service for all group life and income protection (IP) policies covering from three individuals with no maximum, including a three-year unit rate guarantee.

APAC Real Estate People in the News 2026-01-26

Alastair Wright has taken over the role of head of Asia Pacific at Barings in addition to his title of head of real estate for the region.

JTC and Winterflood Business Services announce strategic partnership to launch new custody platform

This partnership further extends a strong, well-established relationship between JTC and WBS.

IFAs prioritise client growth despite year of change

The findings closely mirror sentiment from the network’s previous member survey conducted in June 2025.

Five reasons to focus on transparency and infrastructure in 2026 and beyond

Mark Maplesden of Novia Global reflects on why the industry needs to focus on transparency and better infrastructure this year

EBRD and EU extend €25 million guarantee to Albania's Union Bank

The project will also benefit from a technical cooperation package, funded by the EU, to support capacity building for the implementation of the project and the green economy transition.

Vanguard cuts fees on LifeStrategy range and reduces UK bias

The firm will slash the fees on its flagship multi-asset funds from 0.22% to 0.2%

The Longevity Dividend: How patient capital can spur economic growth

Board member Andreas Wimmer makes the case for patient capital at Davos.

ARK Invest Releases Big Ideas 2026 - A Global Signal to Help Investors Own What’s Next

The report is intended for a global audience of investors, business leaders, policymakers, and anyone seeking a clearer view of where innovation is heading next.

EQT to combine with Coller Capital to enter secondaries, marking the next step in EQT’s strategic evolution

Coller Capital offers a diversified client proposition spanning institutional funds, private wealth evergreen products and insurance-dedicated solutions.

AJ Bell posts strong start to year as assets hit record highs

The increase in customers helped drive platform assets under administration to a record £108bn, up 21% over the year and 5% in the quarter.

Generali Central Life Insurance launches AI-driven Digital Smart Manager to simplify life insurance decisions

The platform marks a milestone in the Company’s commitment to simplifying life insurance and ensuring customers clearly understand product benefits through transparent, data-backed conversations.

Phoenix Group, Scottish Widows among potential Aegon UK bidders

The Dutch insurer said the review of the UK arm could lead to a ‘potential divestment

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