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Financial Services Bill - Brought from the Commons on 14th January 2021



Ranmore’s Peche: value investing is like ‘buying garden furniture in winter’
Value investing often feels out of favour in a market obsessed with momentum and short‑term narratives. That’s why I found this piece particularly refreshing. Ranmore’s Sean Peche uses a simple but powerful analogy — “buying garden furniture in winter” — to explain why patience, discipline, and valuation still matter in today’s environment. For anyone interested in long‑term fundamentals, market cycles, or the psychology of investing, this is a thought‑provoking read worth y
5 days ago


MAPFRE overhauls asset management unit to push financial planning in Spain
MAPFRE’s latest restructuring signals a bold acceleration toward a more integrated, client‑centric financial‑planning model in Spain. By reshaping its asset‑management unit and aligning investment capabilities more closely with advisory services, the group is positioning itself to meet a rapidly evolving set of client expectations. This move reflects a broader industry trend: traditional insurers transforming into full‑scale financial‑planning platforms, where technology, por
Dec 19, 2025


MAPFRE divides AM into two 'verticals' in major restructuring
MAPFRE’s latest restructuring marks a decisive shift in how major players are redefining the future of asset management. By moving from a product factory to a services‑driven model and creating two new verticals—investment and asset allocation—the group is positioning itself to lead Spain’s growing financial‑planning market. With a new strategic development and innovation unit, the rollout of Aladdin, and an expanded discretionary portfolio management offering, MAPFRE is si
Dec 19, 2025


‘For our investors politics matter but the opportunity is global’
In a year defined by political noise and shifting policy landscapes, this FT Adviser piece offers a refreshing reminder: long‑term opportunity doesn’t stop at national borders. Anna Macdonald reflects on global growth themes, the importance of looking beyond domestic politics, and why investors benefit from keeping their focus outward rather than inward. It’s a thoughtful perspective on navigating uncertainty while staying anchored to the bigger picture — a valuable read for
Oct 13, 2025
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