07/12/2018
Natixis IM acquires stake in US asset manager
The impact of the transaction on Natixis’ CET1 ratio is estimated to be approximately -15 basis points (bps).
Alternative Investments
07/11/2018
Premier AM posts 21st consecutive positive quarterly inflow
Premier is aiming to build on this success through its new digital portal for advisers, which launched in March.
07/11/2018
Fidelity Special Values trims investment fees
This Money Observer Rated Fund is moving to a new pricing structure, but could it have done more to reduce costs for investors?
07/11/2018
Top performing emerging Europe trust to wind up
Plans have been revealed to wind up BlackRock Emerging Europe investment trust, managed by Sam Vecht.
07/11/2018
AFH to scrap platform fees by end of year
For us, it wasn’t a question of whether but of when
07/11/2018
P2P property platform Lendy wins FCA authorisation
This is a validation of our efforts to move from a young start-up to an established mainstream lender, with the ability to disrupt the banking model for the benefit of clients, and design new investment products and services.
07/11/2018
HK tycoon to buy Irish plane lessor Sky Leasing for US$2.8b
70% of purchase to be funded with debt; the rest from parents Chow Tai Fook, NWS Holdings
07/10/2018
Euclid Transactional Expands into Europe, Middle East and Africa
Euclid Transactional Expands Transactional Insurance Program into Europe, Middle East and Africa in Cooperation with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and Aspen Insurance
07/10/2018
Premier AM posts 21st consecutive positive quarterly inflow
Chief executive Mike O'Shea said the results showed his firm is well positioned in terms of product range, performance and distribution capability.
07/10/2018
Bregal Milestone successfully closes €400 million pan-European fund
Typical commitments range from €20 million to €60 million.
07/09/2018
Former Tory party treasurer Michael Spencer under fire for £19m windfall
Shareholder advisory group ISS has expressed concerns about the payouts and urged shareholders to vote against the pay report at Wednesday’s annual meeting
07/09/2018
Italy's Generali almost at the end of planned asset sales - CEO
Generali has been selling businesses and exiting smaller markets such as Belgium as it raises proceeds to help fund expansion of asset management operations and beef up its fee-based business.
07/09/2018
BOML sells $6.5bn Ucits platform to Generali
The acquisition by Generali comes as the MLIS platform was rumoured to have been bought by French private equity firm BlackFin Capital Partners.
07/08/2018
Goodbody Stockbrokers prepares to unveil Chinese tie-up
Roy Barrett to remain at Goodbody helm following takeover worth about €150 million
07/05/2018
Qatari Venture Wins Approval for Almost 1,000 London Homes
Rentals have been drawing international investors and retirement funds after London’s property boom made homes unaffordable to most people living in the city.
07/05/2018
Generali to sell German life unit
This is the final step in the strategic turnaround of Generali in Germany
07/04/2018
UK buyers replace Asians as most active investors in West End property market
The figures suggest the strongest buying activity by UK investors in the West End since 2007 when the group accounted for 51 per cent of the market by value.
07/04/2018
Legal & General buys largest ever build-to-rent site
L&G also aims to have 6,000 homes in planning, development or operation by 2019.
07/03/2018
Italian Bonds Attract Buyer in Shape of $1.6 Billion Hedge Fund
Hedge Invest reopens long positions in Italian, Greek debt
07/03/2018
Aztec Group supports Nordic Capital
We supported Nordic Capital with the Fund’s formation and fundraising activities and will provide ongoing administration services to the Fund and its investment structures from its Jersey office.