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MTU Aero Engines Appoints New Heads for Commercial Programs and Maintenance Subsidiaries

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines has announced a comprehensive leadership reshuffle across its commercial engine and maintenance operations, effective January 1, 2026, following Ottmar Pfänder’s promotion to the Executive Board. André Sinanian will oversee all commercial engine programs, Patrick Biebel … Read the full press release

PPF Group Advances Shareholder-Driven Move to Czech Tax Residency and Corporate Headquarters

(IN BRIEF) AMALAR HOLDING announced that PPF Group N.V., the primary holding entity of the multinational investment company PPF, has begun the process of relocating its registered office from the Netherlands to the Czech Republic, with completion expected in the … Read the full press release

Schroders Launches Semi-Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF to Bridge Public and Private Corporate Debt

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has introduced the Schroders Capital Semi Liquid High Income Credit ELTIF, an actively managed investment vehicle that allocates across high yield bonds, syndicated loans and private direct lending in one flexible credit portfolio. Backed by €100 million … Read the full press release

SIX Swiss Exchange expands active ETF offering as Columbia Threadneedle lists multicurrency equity funds for European and U.S. markets

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has added Columbia Threadneedle Investments as its newest ETF issuer, marking the launch of two actively managed equity ETFs with multicurrency trading options. The funds provide long-term exposure to European and U.S. equities, committing at … Read the full press release

MTU Aero Engines showcases future-ready propulsion technologies and MRO leadership at Dubai Airshow 2025

(IN BRIEF) MTU Aero Engines will showcase its full engine innovation spectrum at the Dubai Airshow 2025, including the Flying Fuel Cell™ and the EJ200 Eurofighter Typhoon engine, alongside an extensive presentation of its MRO portfolio. With a growing presence … Read the full press release

Partnership between Nokia and OneLayer strengthens cybersecurity for next-generation utility networks

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has teamed up with OneLayer to strengthen the cybersecurity and asset visibility of private 5G and LTE networks for utility grid modernization. The partnership merges Nokia’s mission-critical private networking and NetGuard security suite with OneLayer’s OT asset … Read the full press release

DWS Establishes Abu Dhabi Office to Drive Growth and Investment Solutions Across the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) DWS has opened a new regional office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) after receiving a Financial Services Permission from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority, allowing it to operate as a Category 4 regulated firm. With over … Read the full press release

BAE Systems and PragoData Join Forces to Modernize Lifecycle Management in Czech Defence Operations

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems and Czech systems integrator PragoData a.s. have entered into a collaboration to enhance Integrated Product Support (IPS) within the Czech defence sector, aiming to improve the readiness and lifecycle management of key military assets. Initially, BAE … Read the full press release

SIX Swiss Exchange Welcomes Schroders as New ETF Issuer, Strengthening Its Active Investment Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) SIX Swiss Exchange has welcomed Schroders as its newest ETF issuer, marking the firm’s expansion into the European active ETF market with the launch of the Schroder ETFs ICAV Global Equity Active UCITS ETF USD ACC. This milestone … Read the full press release

Investor confidence drives €10.4 billion close of CVC Credit’s latest European Direct Lending fund

(IN BRIEF) CVC Credit, part of global private equity firm CVC, has completed the final close of its fourth European Direct Lending fund (EUDL IV), raising €10.4 billion. This represents a major increase compared to its previous funds, which raised … Read the full press release

MAPFRE AM creates new Deputy Director role as Ismael García Puente takes charge of investment strategy and fund oversight

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE AM has appointed Ismael García Puente as Deputy Director of Investment Strategy, a newly established role aimed at reinforcing the firm’s investment vision and market positioning. With more than a decade of experience at MAPFRE, García Puente … Read the full press release

Waystone joins SIX ETF marketplace, enabling Bellevue Asset Management’s healthcare-focused active ETF

IN BRIEF) Waystone ETF ICAV has joined SIX Swiss Exchange as a new issuer with the launch of the Bellevue Healthcare UCITS ETF, an actively managed ETF combining Bellevue Asset Management’s healthcare expertise with the advantages of on-exchange trading. With … Read the full press release

Flexam Invest secures €50 million EIF commitment for Kartesia Asset Finance III to boost SME and mid-cap financing in Europe

(IN BRIEF) Flexam Invest has secured a €50 million investment from the European Investment Fund (EIF) in its Kartesia Asset Finance III (KAF III) fund, partially backed by the EU’s InvestEU programme. With this commitment, KAF III has now raised … Read the full press release

PATRIZIA acquires Tokyo residential portfolio of 14 assets to drive expansion in Japan’s resilient housing market

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has completed a major off-market acquisition of 14 high-quality residential assets in Tokyo, comprising around 800 apartments and five retail units, on behalf of a global institutional investor. With over 97% occupancy and relatively new building stock … Read the full press release

Indosuez Wealth Management completes full acquisition of Banque Thaler to strengthen Swiss market presence

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management has finalized the acquisition of Banque Thaler, securing 100% ownership and strengthening its footprint in the Swiss market. The transaction, announced in April 2025 and approved by regulators, aligns with Indosuez’s long-term growth strategy and … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA integrates crypto portfolios into mobile app for seamless investment management in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has integrated crypto asset portfolios into its Garanti BBVA Mobile app, enabling customers in Türkiye to track both traditional and digital investments in one place. The update allows users to view real-time prices, analyze gains and … Read the full press release

KBR and BMT form partnership to enhance long-term sustainment and readiness of Royal Australian Navy platforms

(IN BRIEF) KBR and BMT have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen maritime sustainment for the Royal Australian Navy, combining KBR’s program management and engineering expertise with BMT’s naval engineering, assurance, and asset management capabilities. The collaboration focuses on … Read the full press release

ABP Strengthens Humber Property Team with Appointment of Ben Wood and Stephen Robinson as Lead Asset Managers

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has appointed Ben Wood and Stephen Robinson as Lead Property Asset Managers for its Humber property team, enhancing its capacity to develop and manage its extensive land portfolio. Operating from ABP’s Hull and Immingham offices, … Read the full press release

Rothesay Insures £900 Million More of National Grid Pension Liabilities, Protecting 7,130 Retirees

(IN BRIEF) In July 2025, Rothesay completed a £900 million buy-in with the National Grid UK Pension Scheme, covering 7,130 pensioners and dependants and bringing the Scheme’s total liabilities covered by Rothesay to £4.5 billion. Rothesay’s asset management team sourced … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate Assumes Stewardship of Iconic Strøget Retail Portfolio in Copenhagen

(IN BRIEF) In May 2025, CapMan Real Estate took over management of six historic commercial buildings along Copenhagen’s Strøget, on behalf of two German pension funds. The properties span from 1760 to 1925 and comprise around 11,500 sqm, with retail … Read the full press release