07/11/2019
German asset manager launches ESG-focused credit fund
The fund management relies on the proprietary credit rating model
Alternative Investments
07/11/2019
Credit Suisse launches multi-manager real estate fund
It invests in unlisted real estate funds that have a significantly lower volatility and lower correlations to other asset classes
07/11/2019
Asset manager Q2 round-up: Liontrust off to a good start with £725m inflows
Trading updates to 30 June 2019
07/10/2019
Alternatives in Europe gain in popularity among global investors – report
"Europe's alternative assets industry is in rude health, with assets under management surging even as the wider financial picture remains cool," Preqin CEO Mark O'Hare said in a news release announcing the report.
07/10/2019
AXA Investment Managers agrees to buy NorthStar Realty Europe
"The acquisition of NRE is a rare opportunity to secure a significant portfolio of prime modern European offices in a single transaction," said John O'Driscoll, European head of transactions at AXA IM – Real Assets, in a news release.
07/10/2019
Henderson Park closes European real estate fund at $2.2 billion
The fund makes equity commitments of $50 million to $150 million per deal into value-add and opportunistic real estate investments across Europe.
07/10/2019
Estate agent enters equity release market
To this end the firm will provider the lifetime mortgages as well as advice on downsizing.
07/10/2019
Insights from Fund Forum International 2019
ETFs: The momentum keeps growing
07/10/2019
London Beats New York in Drawing Saudi ETF Investor Billions
Foreigners are net buyers of Saudi stocks each week this year
07/10/2019
Smith & Williamson profits rise as it gears up for IPO
“Clients are seeking more services from us across the full breadth of our capabilities, which enables us to deepen our relationships and expand our offering to their specific needs.”
07/09/2019
Former luxury London home of Onassis on the market for £25m
The palatial brick and stone apartment building at 47 Grosvenor Square was built in 1938-1939 in a neo-Georgian style to designs by Detmar Blow, Estates Manager to the Duke of Westminster, and Fenand Billerey, the French Beaux-Arts architect.
07/09/2019
Hedge funds fret about rising markets across Europe
Central bank support lifts stocks, but also exposes fears of misallocation of capital
07/09/2019
Morningstar to enhance forward-looking fund ratings
The Analyst Rating is Morningstar's forward-looking, analyst-driven ratings system that takes the form of Gold, Silver, Bronze, Neutral, and Negative.
07/09/2019
Edinburgh office investment surges thanks to Koreans
In May, one of Germany’s largest pension funds purchased 4-8 St Andrew Square for £120m.
07/08/2019
European individual investors show growing SRI interest but little investment so far - BNPP AM research
The study also found that European investors remain sceptical about the potential performance of SRI investments.
07/08/2019
Investment platform launched for advisers
The cloud-based platform is operated by Clifton’s pension provider subsidiary, Morgan Lloyd SIPP Services, which obtained its full platform permissions earlier this year.
07/08/2019
CORESTATE to acquire French investment management firm
We are pleased to welcome such a strong and established asset management company to our Group.
07/08/2019
BlackRock predicts indexing in UK wealth portfolios to grow by 50 per cent
Investors are shifting their processes from traditional security and fund selection to holistic portfolio construction
07/08/2019
Investor Rebrands as Results Rise
"With over £500m of assets under management, we are well resourced and have the team in place for our next stage of growth."
07/08/2019
Why HNWIs are looking to the North for hands off Investments
The North of England has received significant focus over the last few years with the government promising to create a “Northern Powerhouse”.