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InsurTech Gateway seeks £30m investment for first insurer fund

The new fund aims to open up opportunities for corporate investors to gain access to investment and underwriting deal-flow from the Gateway Incubator.

Fund managers become more “forward thinking”

The survey asked for people’s top three priorities and Simcorp said the findings suggested a change of tack in the asset management industry in the last 12 months with a “renewed focus on growth opportunities as firms attempt to regain lost gr

Investors buying £1m dream homes in Dubai get backdoor access to Europe thrown in for free thanks to new scheme slammed as 'serious security risk'

The Citizen-by-Investment scheme will allow access to European nations

A £1m Dubai dream home buys backdoor EU entry

Buyers who spend at least 5 million dirhams (£1 million) on the Dubai property will have the €100,000 minimum investment and €35,000 fees required to obtain citizenship of the eastern European nation of Moldova paid for them by Kleindienst

Barcelona property expert confirms renaissance of city’s property market

Foreign private buyers still think twice before acquiring a luxury property in the region and local UHNWI (ultra-high net-worth individuals) and foreign businessmen with local roots are now mainly responsible for the acquisitions.”

Thornburg Funds Launch on Allfunds Platform

Thornburg also expands reach to five additional European countries

Pension funds 'need incentives' to invest for net-zero emission future

Octopus Energy Investments co-head Matt Setchell welcomed the target but said how to achieve it was the "elephant in the room" as the "UK currently lacks the required investment".

Caceis expands services for German securities funds

In 2018, Caceis first broadened the scope of its fund administration services in Germany to cover all types of asset, including securities.

Berkshire Hathaway opens French hub in European expansion; hires AXA XL exec to lead

“We are pleased to continue our strategic expansion in Europe, with our new office in France and François-Xavier leading our efforts to bring BHSI’s underwriting and claims acumen, financial strength, and long-term focus to the French m

PraxisIFM supports renewables fund

PraxisIFM in London is providing fund administration and governance services to the Fund

Marlborough launches Irish-domiciled UCITS funds of funds

The launch of the Irish-domiciled funds of funds follows the success of Marlborough International’s Guernsey-domiciled funds of funds, which are also managed by the Marlborough Investment Management team.

Pension Contributions Reach Record £90 Billion

Auto-enrolment encourages younger workers to look to the long-term, as 90% now save into a company pension scheme.

Ecobank hosted by London Stock Exchange after successful $500 million Eurobond issuance

The bond was oversubscribed with strong demand from international investors in the United Kingdom, United States, Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa

CheBanca signs distribution agreement with MFS Investment Management

With the company's excellent reputation and MFS' long-term approach to investing, we are convinced that we will create a successful partnership enabling us to strengthen our presence in the Italian market.

First State Investments unveils China A Shares fund

The investment philosophy places an emphasis on investing in high-quality companies over the long term, seeking those with well-governed management teams and strong and stable franchises.

Kingstone IM & Universal Investment launch special RE fund

The fund has a long term retention strategy with a targeted payout of over 4% annually.

Aviva to axe 1,800 jobs worldwide as part of £300m cost-cutting plan

"This will involve approximately 1,800 role reductions across the group over the next three years, out of a total workforce of around 30,000," Tulloch said.

Natixis IM to launch infrastructure affiliate

The team currently manages €2.8 billion of assets3 and will pursue its international growth as a stand-alone affiliate.

LGIM sells real estate asset to UAE firm

The highest rent achieved at the property was £32 per sq ft. GII co-founder and chief executive Pankaj Gupta said the UAE-based firm was pleased to “expand its investment portfolio in the UK.”

Big name investors launch Impact Investing Institute

Former Allianz GI boss Liz Corley and former MAN Group chairman Sir Harvey McGrath are involved

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