07/04/2017
Octopus launches 'largest ever' VCT fundraising
Success stories attributed to Octopus include Zoopla, the first £1bn company to come out of a VCT.
Alternative Investments
07/04/2017
Aberdeen closes bond fund due to 'large redemption'
As a result of the large redemption requests, and the sub-scale fund that would result from them.
07/04/2017
Blackstone / GSO Loan Financing Limited joins LSE Main Market
The move demonstrates BGLF’s commitment to the highest standards in a well-respected and balanced regulatory environment.
07/04/2017
RWC adds SICAVs to Fidelity FundsNetwork platform
RWC said in a statement announcing the deal, that the agreement with Fidelity FundsNetwork is “another important step forward” for the business, and follows “significant demand” for the company’s strategies from FundsNetwork&
07/03/2017
Utmost adds two offshore bonds with Axa Life acquisition
Utmost Wealth Solutions has ambitious growth plans
07/03/2017
BNP Paribas AM hard closes Parvest Japan Equity Small Cap fund
Following strong inflows
06/30/2017
Quant giant launches Ucits managed futures fund
The fund will be available at a flat management fee of 0.9% and will not charge a performance fee.
06/30/2017
Nothing beats a Harvard connection for forging future business deals
Harvard Links Billionaire Samwers, Ex-Eton Manager in New Fund
06/29/2017
Swiss hedge fund shrugs off Brexit to reopen London base
Investor relations chief says London will still be the largest financial centre in Europe after the UK's exit from the EU
06/29/2017
LCM Partners Wins European Pension Awards' - Alternatives Investment Manager of the Year 2017
To set ourselves apart from such a credible shortlist and to be named the winner is humbling.
06/29/2017
Winton chases pensions billions with new fund
UK's defined contribution pension funds are growing rapidly but tend to favour passive investing at present
06/28/2017
Former Guns N’ Roses Manager Launches Music Investment Trust
New investment trust will invest in the music rights of hits songs, from artists such as Adele and Beyonce
06/27/2017
Polar profits drop as it readies for 'undoubted challenges' ahead
The statement was Woolley’s swansong as chief executive ahead of the arrival of former JOHCM boss Gavin Rochussen next month.
06/27/2017
Fidelity launches global ESG equity fund
It will co-managed by Matt Jones and Hiten Savani.
06/27/2017
Hedge manager takes stake in UK family office firm
We have known the founders and partners of CdR Capital for many years and their approach is thoughtful and innovative.
06/27/2017
French asset manager choses SocGen for mutual funds
Societe Generale Securities Services will provide custody services for French asset manager Optimum Gestion Financiere.
06/26/2017
Capita to sell asset services unit to Link for £888m
The balance of the Acquisition would be funded through a combination of existing cash and available debt facilities.
06/26/2017
Russian billionaire buys Holland & Barrett
This deal marks the first acquisition by L1 Retail, which was launched in 2016 by Mr Fridman’s holding company LetterOne.
06/26/2017
Old Mutual International launches offshore bond for UK investors
There are no asset dealing charges and investors can withdraw 5 per cent per annum without immediately being taxed.
06/26/2017
Biggest quarter growth in four years for Guernsey funds sector
From the end of March 2016, total net asset values increased by £28.6 billion (12%).