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One-third of investors set to boost hedge fund allocations in H2

Survey by HFM and the Alternative Investment Managers Association

US Bank acquires PFM’s asset management business

These services complement US Bank’s current book of business and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to increase our presence nationally and solidify US Bank’s position as a leading provider of investment solutions.

Polar Capital assets jump 9 per cent

A combination of net inflows, market uplift and outperformance enabled our AUM to increase by £1.9bn in the quarter from £20.9bn to £22.8bn, a nine per cent increase.

AXA IM acquires ClimateSeed from BNP Paribas

Addressing climate change

Space: the new frontier for investment trusts

Experts warn that the sector should be ranked with other alternatives

Winners of the Fund Manager of the Year Awards 2021

Navigating turbulent times

Yacht ownership solutions added to service range

As part of the acquisition Client Director Alex Beetham has joined PraxisIFM.

Strong growth ambitions for Natixis’ business lines at the heart of the “BPCE 2024” strategic plan

This principle aims to cement our positioning as our clients’ go-to financial partner for their energy transition strategies, and notably to multiply Natixis CIB's “green” revenues by 1.7 times by 2024.

Peter Hargreaves ups Blue Whale stake

"We are hoping to reinforce the potential - we want to be the top fund over five years, six years and beyond."

AXA IM’s Impact Investing strategy acquires ClimateSeed

AXA IM’s investment in ClimateSeed aligns with the Impact Investing Strategy’s mission to catalyse solutions that combat climate change and preserve biodiversity.

KKR Closes its Second European Real Estate Fund at $2.2 Billion

As of June 30, 2021, REPE II had already committed more than $700 million of capital principally across logistics and residential investment opportunities.

World Federation of Exchanges seeks risk-based calibration of EU Bank Capital for national equity markets

The World Federation of Exchanges (The WFE), a global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has published its response to the European Banking Authority (EBA) concerning recognition of developed equity markets.

Equisoft continues global expansion with U.K. acquisition

The acquisition provides Equisoft with strategic product capabilities and complementary expertise within the European financial services market

The Money Group launches equity reward option for advisers

Martin Stewart, the network’s other co-founder and director, said the scheme will operate on a “performance-related basis where £1 of fee income will equate to one qualifying point”.

EBRD TFP Awards recognise successful partner banks

The EBRD highlighted best industry practices and crisis responses to the global pandemic, during which EBRD economies coped well with trade disruptions and digitalisation, and continued to support green trade.

Hawksmoor sees surge in demand for AIM Portfolios

The UK has some fantastic smaller companies on AIM with exciting growth prospects.

Waystone Receives Significant Growth Investment from Montagu Private Equity

Waystone has always been responsive to its clients’ needs

Wellcome pledges £29bn investment fund will be carbon zero by 2050

If we want to make a genuine difference then it’s not about making a few headlines on selling off assets

KKR Strengthens Presence in the Nordics With Stockholm Office

Office in Stockholm formalizes KKR’s Nordics footprint and provides a platform for growth for all investment activities across the region

Gresham House completes acquisition of €350m Irish asset manager

Appian, which manages a range of globally invested funds, is now fully integrated and will trade as Gresham House Ireland.

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