London-listed asset manager embarks on expansion after a period of poor performance
Overhaul of Eurozone’s largest retirement sector is expected to put pressure on continent’s debt markets
FSB proposes that non-banks provide more disclosure on borrowing amid rising concern the sector could trigger new crisis
Andrew Bailey’s intervention casts doubt over government’s strategy to potentially force funds to invest in private markets
Industry transformation under way to broaden access to the asset class to mainstream of wealth portfolios
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Plus, investors snap up gilts, ‘buying the dip’ and the best summer books of 2025
State school endowments see falling valuations as a prime opportunity to get in as public market expectations dim
Stablecoin issuers and traders are attracted by yields on offer and potential use as collateral in some derivatives transactions
The industry is delivering strong returns to investors and has more potential to extend its benefits to employees
Wealth managers face tough decisions as Donald Trump’s unpredictability rattles the markets
Niche funds are good for divestment, but not without risks
The founder of Redington talks inflation, children’s books, St James’s Place and natural capital
Bets on GE Aerospace, Microsoft and Visa help activist fund to first-half profits
Big asset managers added to holdings in bet that sell-off sparked by doubts over Rachel Reeves’ future would be shortlived
Putting semi-liquid funds into tax-free wrappers could have ‘profound’ effect on retirement incomes
Labour’s decision to bring pensions into scope of inheritance tax creates issues for Sipps holding commercial property
Ken Griffin’s flagship fund was up 2.5% in first half of 2025, while Izzy Englander’s firm gained 2.2%
Generating returns from ‘nature positive’ finance sounds good but fuzzy definitions might put off investors
Douglas Flint criticises ‘ridiculously extravagant claims’
Plus, UK wealth managers eye private markets, investors flee long-term bonds, and Kiefer/Van Gogh at the Royal Academy
Forcing defined contribution schemes to invest a minimum amount in private assets could ‘lead to poorer returns’
Millennium, Point72 and Third Point among those seeking to push into popular asset class
Regulator unveils plans for ‘targeted support’ to help individuals get better returns
Alongside rapid growth in the market, risks have emerged as some platforms will collapse
