Could venture capital firms miss out on the great pension fund start-up splurge? September 3, 2024 The UK's top pension fund managers are poised to pump billions into the UK's start-ups - but venture capital investors keen for cash may play a smaller part than they had hoped, writes Charlie Conchie
Aviva backs Reeves pension investment push with new venture capital arm September 2, 2024 Aviva has launched a dedicated venture capital arm today as it rows in behind the government’s drive to pump more pension cash into start-ups. The move by the FTSE 100 pension giant forms part of a wider project to restructure its private market arm, which previously focused solely on real assets. In a statement, Aviva [...]
Aviva: Profit and sales jump at FTSE 100 giant as UK premiums surge August 14, 2024 Insurance giant Aviva reported that sales, operating profit and dividend were all up for HY 2024 as the group generated over £6bn in general insurance premiums
Aviva and Lloyds among City firms to back National Wealth Fund investment drive July 22, 2024 The Investment Delivery Forum, founded by seven of the UK’s biggest insurance and long-term saving firms, has pledged to pump billions of pounds into Reeves’ new wealth fund.
Chancellor to launch £7.3bn national wealth fund to ‘unlock investment’ July 9, 2024 Chancellor Rachel Reeves will launch a national wealth fund with £7.3bn of state funding to “unlock investment” in UK growth industries.
Aviva: We believe in the UK despite the ‘doom and gloom’ June 27, 2024 The UK's economic fundamentals remain attractive for business despite the "doom and gloom" that has plagued the country, Amanda Blanc has said.
Aviva’s growth continues thanks to higher prices and workplace pension flows May 23, 2024 Aviva has continued to see strong growth and high demand for its key products.
Storm in a spinning teacup: Butlin’s sues Aviva over definition of flooding April 28, 2024 Butlin's is suing Aviva over the definition of a storm, after serious flooding forced it to shut its largest resort.
Abrdn and two more City giants shun Sizewell C nuclear project April 15, 2024 The government is currently the majority shareholder and is currently investing a total of £2.5bn in financial support for the project.
Direct Line poaches another Aviva executive as new finance chief as turnaround continues April 10, 2024 Insurer Direct Line has appointed Aviva executive Jane Poole as its new chief financial officer as the firm looks to narrow its losses and cut costs.