Allianz Delivers Record Operating Profit in Strong Start to 2026 May 13, 2026 1Q 2026 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260512320157/en/ Total business volume at 53.0 billion euros, an internal growth of 3.5 percent1. This was driven by a strong development in Property-Casualty and Asset Management Operating profit rises 6.6 percent and reaches a record level of 4.5 billion euros Shareholders’ core net [...]
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to Bletchley Park Funding 2026-1 PLC May 12, 2026 KBRA UK (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes issued by Bletchley Park Funding 2026-1 PLC, a static UK RMBS securitisation backed by a portfolio of first-ranking buy-to-let (BTL) mortgage loans secured on residential properties in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The aggregate balance of the provisional portfolio is £286.0 million as of [...]
Telekom Srbija Raises €1.95 Billion Through Landmark Eurobond Transaction, Attracting Record Demand from Global Investors May 12, 2026 The largest corporate bond issuance from the region attracted nearly USD 14 billion in demand from around 300 global institutional investors, marking a milestone moment for Southeast European capital markets.
Goldman Sachs Alternatives Acquires FGI Worldwide May 12, 2026 Transaction Accelerates FGI’s Growth and Expands Product Offering
KBRA Releases Research – Sovereign Bond Supply Meets a More Demanding Market May 7, 2026 KBRA releases research examining how European and UK sovereign bond markets remain well supported, but are clearing at a higher cost. The report highlights that strong auction coverage and large order books continue to demonstrate deep demand, although elevated deficits, heavy redemptions, and quantitative tightening are keeping supply needs high. At the same time, limited [...]
Revealed: The 2026 City AM Awards Winners May 7, 2026 Around 500 guests enjoyed a night of celebration at London’s Guildhall on Wednesday 6 May where the winners of the 2026 City AM Awards were crowned. From 60 finalists across 12 categories, the judges chose their champions. Personality of the Year Greg Jackson CBE The entrepreneur and CEO of Octopus Energy has become one of [...]
IGI Reports First Quarter of 2026 Unaudited Financial Results May 5, 2026 International General Insurance Holdings Ltd. (“IGI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IGIC) today reported financial results for the first quarter of 2026. Highlights for the first quarter of 2026 include: (in millions of U.S. Dollars, except percentages and per share information) Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 2025 Gross written premiums $197.2 $206.5 Net premiums [...]
KBRA Assigns Preliminary Ratings to GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust 2026-IRRP1 DAC May 5, 2026 KBRA Europe (KBRA) assigns preliminary ratings to six classes of notes to be issued by GS Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust 2026-IRRP1 DAC, a static RMBS securitisation collateralised by predominantly reperforming mortgage loans. As of 31 March 2026, the underlying collateral is a €459.7 million portfolio consisting of €451.2 million seasoned first lien performing and reperforming mortgages [...]
UK carbon markets stand to get an AI boost May 4, 2026 The connection between AI growth and carbon market demand is one the UK is well positioned to act on, writes Chris Hayward.
Lone Star Funds Completes Sale of novobanco to BPCE April 30, 2026 Nani Holdings S.à. r.l., an affiliate of Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”), today announced it has successfully completed the sale of its majority stake in Novo Banco, S.A. (“novobanco” or “the bank”), Portugal’s fourth-largest bank, to BPCE, a leading European banking institution. Pursuant to the purchase price mechanism agreed to in the June 2025 Memorandum [...]