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Idorsia sweetens the suffering of bondholders

The case shows the power of the bondholders in a crisis.

Canada Life reports 33% leap in international wealth sales

Assets under management stood at over £38bn as of 31 December 2024

IQ-EQ expands middle office services to continental Europe and the UK

This European expansion builds upon nearly two decades of service success in the U.S. and follows the SEC’s recent transition to a single-day (T+1) trade settlement cycle.

UK's Prudential is evaluating a potential listing of ICICI Prudential Asset Management

As of September 2024, ICICI Prudential AMC had assets under management of Rs 8,67,000 crore and 1.1 crore-plus investors across 133 schemes

Germany’s BVI calls for private pensions and market data reform

Richter would also like to see reform of private pension schemes – a move that is long overdue and necessary to make savings more attractive, according to the association.

Hedge funds enjoy January gains amid market volatility

January also saw one of the most volatile days in US stock market history when investors dumped billions-worth of tech stocks when China’s DeepSeek AI software was launched.

Vitality launches Pick and Play to enhance client engagement

Pick and Play brings further gamification to the programme

Fund outflows slashed in 2024 as cautious optimism prevails among investors

Index tracking funds, a clear success story of 2024, took in a record £28.0 billion, exceeding the previous record inflow of £18.4 billion in 2020.

Dividends are still a key selling point for UK investments

The UK is already a tough place to invest, but its robust dividends have been a key selling point.

Global pensions assets reach record $58.5trn

Australia could become second largest pension market by 2030

TIME Commercial Long Income fund confirms plans to transition to hybrid format

Fund managers such as TIME are investing in REITs to retain property exposure while staying below the regulator’s proposed threshold for illiquid investments.

Evelyn Partners Sustainable MPS adds new funds

The rebalance involved trades across all asset classes to reposition the six portfolios for the coming year.

Investment Outlook: Messy politics challenging optimistic markets

The chance of a more even distribution of returns among different types of companies and regions has increased.

Oakbridge and Carey Olsen advise Sullivan Street Partners on launch of debut Jersey Fund

The Oakbridge team was led by Oakbridge’s Director Alex Smyth and Associate Director Jonathan Crawford.

Has rotation away from the Magnificent Seven begun?

Both the FTSE 100 and S&P 500 indices are standing at near all-time highs, a phenomenon that raises critical questions about dynamics of global markets.

Aviva’s integration of Probitas accelerates with launch of two new classes in Lloyd’s

The two teams have been working closely over the last seven months to leverage their combined strengths for the benefit of the market.

Euroclear reports strong financial performance in 2024

Assets under custody reached a record €40.7 trillion by year-end.

Revisiting Funds Europe Awards 2024: Winners’ speak

Judges recognised the firm’s steady growth and evolving capabilities over the past two decades.

Why Ireland is the global capital of aviation finance

With its favourable tax environment, strong legal framework and unparalleled industry expertise, Ireland has become the jurisdiction of choice for global aviation financing.

Retail Investment Strategy requires significant simplification if it wants to encourage, rather than deter, EU retail investors

EFAMA leaflet sets out clear recommendations for improvement

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