09/25/2020
Allianz-led consortium in advanced talks to take on Aviva's French arm – sources
Discussions with Allianz and private equity-owned Athora kicked off during the summer but have yet to become exclusive, the sources said.
Alternative Investments
09/25/2020
Connection Capital offers chance to invest in later stage UK “deeptech” companies
Connection Capital, a specialist private client investment business, has offered its high net worth (HNW) private investor client base the chance to invest in the later stage funding rounds of UK “deeptech” businesses with the potential to dis
09/25/2020
Fairstone adds West Midlands Planner to buy-out scheme
Complete Financial Planning is based in Hereford and specialises in pension planning and investment management.
09/25/2020
Invesco launches first Euro Hybrids UCITS ETF as the firm expands range of alternative income offerings
Sitting just above common equity, hybrids typically offer a significantly higher pick-up in yield over the senior debt from the same issuer. Moreover, around 75% of hybrid securities are issued by companies with an investment grade credit rating.
09/25/2020
Aegon AM launches ABS Opportunity Fund
The fund is designed to invest across the global ABS area with a focus on European ABS markets.
09/24/2020
UK managed assets seen near pre-pandemic record above $10 trillion
Funds under management in this sector rose by 89% in the 18 months to June 2020 to a high of 33 billion pounds, the IA said.
09/24/2020
Goldman Sachs AM launches GS Global ESG Enhanced Income Bond Portfolio
"The GS Global ESG Enhanced Income Bond Portfolio makes a conscious effort to avoid companies that in our view exhibit weak ESG profiles"
09/24/2020
Investors must take emotion out of decisions during coronavirus pandemic
Covid-19 has affected many aspects of people’s lives, including savings.
09/24/2020
Hansard's LatAm business drives modest growth in full-year results
Resilient performance; dividend maintained
09/24/2020
Standard Bank partnership closes sustainability-linked loan
This funding deal reflects the fact that sustainable finance solutions in the African market are starting to gain real traction as corporates and investors increase their focus on ESG considerations.
09/23/2020
SimplyBiz teams up with Aviva fintech subsidiary
In a bid to provide a low fee digital investment option for advisers
09/23/2020
Advisers warned October CII exams may change
The CII said the extra measures were to ensure the safety of exam candidates, but the move follows a series of technical glitches this summer which plagued candidates sitting exams remotely amid the coronavirus crisis.
09/23/2020
Frenkel Topping rules out IFA deals amid lack of ‘suitable’ targets
In its half yearly results, published today (September 22), chief executive Richard Fraser said the firm had re-evaluated its position and strategy to focus on consolidating the market for personal injury and clinical negligence advice instead of IFAs.
09/23/2020
Property sales down on last year, but recovery continues: HMRC
“There has now been time for some of the sales agreed after the market reopened in England, in mid-May to have completed, and we should see the recovery continue in next month’s figures.
09/22/2020
Development bank to remain in London as bridge to Europe
London’s talent, capital markets and development expertise will remain a key draw even after the link to the European Union is fully severed from next year.
09/22/2020
European banks load up on government bonds, raising concerns over ‘doom loop’
S&P says rapid build-up is different to period before eurozone crisis but long-term risks loom
09/22/2020
Barings and Mubadala Form Strategic Partnership
Mubadala Anchor Investor in New Origination Platform
09/22/2020
Hargreaves boss bags £800,000 bonus
Hargreaves Lansdown CEO Christopher Hill has been awarded share options worth £828,793 as part of his bonus scheme.
09/21/2020
Victory Capital Announces Investment in Alderwood Partners
Victory Capital will have board representation at the general partner level and intends to participate as an investor in the fund.
09/21/2020
Boutique launches factoring fund targeting 10% total return
The fund invets in debt from Brazilian SMEs.