12/05/2024
The EBA amends the supervisory reporting framework for investment firms
Following the amendments introduced in the CRR3, it was necessary to update the references included in the ITS for reporting of investment firms.
Alternative Investments
12/05/2024
UniCredit expands partnership with Blackstone to bring institutional-quality private equity to its wealth clients in Italy
Pan-European lender continues to enhance offering for individual clients
12/05/2024
Quilter advice network welcomes five new firms
Quilter Financial Planning has announced that it has welcomed five new appointed representative firms to its advice network.
12/05/2024
Bridges strengthens commitment to UK social impact with new investment vehicle
The fund has been seeded with assets from Bridges Evergreen.
12/05/2024
Average investor holds too much in cash, study finds
Wealth managers need to focus on behavioural alpha to help investors avoid losses
12/05/2024
Pershing Square quits Amsterdam to save cash
The £8bn US hedge fund run by Bill Ackman abandons Euronext after 10 years, preferring to concentrate on its listing in London.
12/04/2024
"Swiss Life 2027": higher targets for fee results, return on equity and cash return to shareholders
The corporate program "Swiss Life 2027" focuses on customers, advice and operational efficiency.
12/04/2024
Zurich acquires AIG’s global personal travel business, becoming a leading travel insurer
The transaction makes Zurich one of the largest travel insurers globally.
12/04/2024
Crispin Odey’s hedge fund says ‘hunting, trapping’ now its principal activities
Odey Asset Management has updated its principal activities to ‘hunting, trapping and related service activities’
12/04/2024
Bundesbank chief calls for softer debt brake to increase investment
German central bank president Joachim Nagel urges Berlin to relax rules to address defence and infrastructure shortfalls
12/04/2024
IQ-EQ ranked among top fund administrators by Preqin
The report includes a variety of rankings for private capital fund administrators
12/04/2024
Amsterdam’s ThreatFabric raises additional funds from Rabo Investments to enhance banking security
Rabo Investments joins existing investors Motive Ventures, 10x Founders, and 14Peaks Capital.
12/04/2024
Mansion House speech 2024: What Labour’s pension reforms mean for your retirement plans
The Chancellor’s speech could mean some big changes to the pension sector and implications for your retirement
12/03/2024
Toesca Asset Management and Astarte Capital Partners Forge Strategic Partnership to Launch $350 Million Regenerative Agriculture Investment Platform in Latin America
The portfolio aims to deliver strong financial returns through high-performance orchards featuring carefully selected species, all operated under the highest operational, environmental and social standards.
12/03/2024
iVendi and Close Brothers team up to enhance dealer finance
iVendi’s platform is expected to allow a pilot dealers group to improve their operational processes and buyer experience while meeting the Consumer Duty regulations demands.
12/03/2024
Santander launches new pension 'to give customers more control of their money'
Santander Personal Pension savers can also benefit from cashback of up to £1,000.
12/03/2024
Schroders Capital’s Private Equity Fund Hits $2bn Milestone
The fund is designed to be well-diversified across regions, sectors, and investment vintages, offering resilience against market cycles affecting specific industries.
12/02/2024
Howden acquires Perennial SA and expands into French-speaking Switzerland
This transaction enables Howden to establish a new regional hub in French-speaking Switzerland.
12/02/2024
Rent reductions postponed until spring
It was a close call when calculating the reference interest rate.
12/02/2024
Amati AIM VCT drops Paul Jourdan after 19 years and hires Maven
The £111m venture capital trust ends strategic review by serving notice on smaller companies fund manager Amati, appointing Maven Capital Partners to broaden its strategy.