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Schroders Capital surpasses $5 billion ILS AUM milestone

The firm, which is active across the full spectrum of ILS instrument types and risk exposures, is now one of the largest managers of catastrophe bonds.

Schroders Capital expands operational real estate strategies with launch of UK Operating Hotels

Building on the performance of the Schroders Capital European Operating Hotels strategy

Scottish Mortgage announces £1bn share buyback

The portfolio also features Ferrari, SpaceX and Amazon.

Swiss Re proposes increased dividend of USD 6.80 per share, supported by strong capital position

When combined with a positive business outlook, Swiss Re's Board of Directors decided to propose a 6% dividend increase to USD 6.80 per share.

Swiss Life increases net profit, cash transfer and dividend in 2023 - real estate market environment dampens fee result

The Swiss Life Group achieved a net profit of CHF 1.11 billion in the 2023 financial year.

Europe contributed two-fifths to record global dividends in 2023

Banks were the key driver of dividend growth, delivering record payouts in 2023 and contributed almost half of the world’s dividend growth.

Asset managers need to stop rewarding bad performance

But he said away from boards the picture was different.

How We Help Clients With Super Prime Property Purchases

We recently made some changes to our lending service to help clients find valuable flexibility when looking to secure their dream super prime property.

Mercia Asset Management’s Northern VCTs complete fundraise

Mercia’s Northern VCTs form part of the firm’s third-party funds under management and include Northern Venture Trust, Northern 2 VCT and Northern 3 VCT PLC.

Royal London Asset Management launches US Equity fund

It has returned 99.7% over the past five years in comparison to a sector average of 85.41%, according to data from FE Fundinfo.

The Spanish banking sector enters 2024 with a 12.6% profitability and an efficiency below 42%

Additionally, this edition of the report examines the results of the latest stress test of capital for Spanish banks and includes a detailed analysis of the financial margin from the perspective of its components.

Boutique debuts Swiss dynamic yield and ESG small and mid-cap value funds

The boutique, which was formed in 2022, now has a five-strong fund range following these latest launches.

Europe’s Growth Equity Landscape

Some investors may not be aware of the increasing opportunity in growth equity, and even those that know about it often struggle to make sense of the landscape.

UK Commercial Property extends Tritax Big Box deadline to formalise takeover offer

From 8 March to 22 March

Wealthy investors ‘exploit uncertain market and target UK property’

Cheryl Quinn at Investec Bank says high net worth investors are earmarking the UK property market as a priority.

Schroders and the Pensions Management Institute unveil landmark Lifetime Savings Initiative

The LSI is a multi-stage project which, first, aims to define and quantify the extent of the problem, before identifying solutions

James Hay told to pay out over Sipp transfer delays

He kept hold of the £627,000 proceeds in cash which was invested in four assets through the James Hay platform.

Morning markets - CPI data to reveal whether US remains on glide path back towards 2%

This indicates that the Federal Reserve may need to stay in this fight longer than many might have expected.

EdR wraps up third closing of environmental infrastructure fund

Edmond de Rothschild and PEARL’s new fund reaches CHF 293.4m in its third closing.

Parents earning £75,000 could gain £16,000 in Child Benefit payments and leave themselves £170,000 better off in retirement under new rules

The long-term result would also be to increase their pension pot by £167,364 at age 68

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