05/24/2019
Reinsurance Group of America to acquire Generali's UK life legacy business
The portfolio transfer of the whole book of business will take place following the approval of the authorities.
Alternative Investments
05/23/2019
The diminishing world of uncorrelated returns
Hedge fund managers consider themselves foremost alpha generators.
05/23/2019
Tesco urged to seek active buyer for loans
Such a lender would be able to offer borrowers new deals and fixed interest rates, ensuring the sale didn’t create more mortgage prisoners.
05/23/2019
LGIM expands multi-index range with two sustainable funds
The Multi-Index team will take into consideration ESG factors as well as the risk and reward opportunities of the underlying asset classes.
05/22/2019
Aligning the Interests of Hedge Fund Managers and Investors
The article looks at an innovative approach to fee structuring
05/22/2019
Morningstar publishes 'Guided Tour' of Europe's ETF market
Assets in European-domiciled ETFs are well on course to hit €1trn by 2020 and €2trn by 2024.
05/22/2019
Tikehau Capital Advisors : €300m equity raise
The proceeds of this share capital increase will be used for corporate general purposes and to support Tikehau Capital SCA's plans for expansion and growth.
05/22/2019
Advice firm grows 25% after becoming directly authorised
The IFA firm has recruited adviser Gary Charlesworth based in Cumbria, adding roughly £20m in funds under management to the partnership.
05/22/2019
Development Bank of Wales invests £80m
Economy and Transport Minister Ken Skates said: “This has been a landmark year for the Development Bank and I congratulate it on achieving its five year annual investment target of £80 million in just eighteen months.
05/21/2019
WH Smith continues to shine amid gloomy UK retail market
WH Smith is one of the few retailers that have provided positive news for several years, bucking the trend on the high street.
05/21/2019
Savings allowance boosts Isa market
In an Isa the total amount people can save tax free in the current tax year is £20,000.
05/21/2019
Mortgage Advice Bureau grows adviser numbers
However, against the backdrop of continuing uncertainty we have seen housing transactions taking longer to complete in this financial year to date, impacting the timing of our banked revenue.
05/21/2019
Is the North catching up with London
London and the Southeast of England have for decades outperformed other regions in the UK, but recent evidence tentatively suggests the gap is starting to narrow, albeit slowly
05/21/2019
Schroders builds cash ahead of 'obsolete' high street crash
The fund disposed of £50 million in sales last year, with just £21.8 million of that reinvested in the period.
05/20/2019
Aberdeen Standard Investments - Election commentary - Jeremy Lawson
Excessively low inflation still warrants policy easing and our central view is still for two cuts this year.
05/20/2019
Global dividends hit record in first quarter as companies shake off macro worries
The escalating trade dispute between the U.S. and China has sent chills through global markets over the past few weeks, sending investors to safe-haven assets like government bonds.
05/20/2019
Novia sees profits increase 72 per cent
The administrative costs included the cost of upgrading the technology on the platform, although these costs will be recorded in the accounts over a three-year period.
05/17/2019
Mundi Ventures' CEO Javier Santiso on venture capital at Iberian Summit Barcelona 2019
Santiso currently invests in deep tech, artificial intelligence, industrial internet and fintech/insurtech, in London, Berlin, Zurich, Helsinki, Tel Aviv, and in various Spanish cities
05/16/2019
Tobam launches multi-asset fund
The fund doesn't take significant exposure to any one asset class or economic theme, and instead seeks to diversify across the market.
05/16/2019
Finland’s Mandatum Life eyes international growth with acquisition
“There is great demand for alternatives where Crescit fits in well, complementing our capabilities,”