02/21/2019
BlackRock Eurozone core property fund acquires asset in Helsinki
The fund has an active investment pipeline and will continue to diversify its exposure across the Eurozone's most liquid markets.
Alternative Investments
02/20/2019
The WBD Million Makers team receives accolade by The Prince's Trust
The WBD Million Makers Team was made up of a group of trainee solicitors based across the firm's UK offices.
02/19/2019
BlackRock has the most ‘alpha managers’ in UK market
News is a fillip for the US group as it works to restore its stock pickers’ battered fortunes
02/19/2019
Top performing fund managers named
Among new joiners were Man GLG’s Jack Barrat and Chris Field, James de Uphaugh and Matthew Smith of Majedie Asset Management’s UK Equity desk join the list.
02/19/2019
Investment Europe launches Women In Investment Awards Italy
From aspects related to ESG commitments - in which a gender pay gap counts as a negative score - to the need to attract new and younger talent with flexible working arrangements
02/19/2019
Five things asset managers and institutional investors need to know about cost transparency in 2019
This was one of the findings of the FCA’s Asset Management Market Study in 2017
02/19/2019
Investors Are Demanding Action on Sustainability. Is Europe Delivering?
The interest in active management by investors in ESG companies has grown significantly.
02/18/2019
€1.8m fund to ‘empower’ disadvantaged women
The new fund, which is the first of its kind in Ireland has been established to support charitable and social enterprise organisations
02/18/2019
ClearlySo makes new board appointments, prepares for future growth
She is also an experienced mentor and has helped coach many high growth businesses and their executive teams.
02/18/2019
Charles Taylor opens Belgium office, targets growth in Europe
Charles Taylor Adjusting (CTA), Expanding, Growth, P&C, Ludwig Pauwels, Yves Thaens, Andy Rice, Europe, UK, Singapore
02/18/2019
Octopus Property launches new unregulated bridging product
D’mitri Zaprzala, Head of Sales at Octopus Property, says: “As market dynamics continue to evolve, we have been working closely with our brokers and borrowers to adapt our products to better meet their changing needs.”
02/18/2019
Aberdeen Standard takes over Far East real estate firm
The transaction expands ASI’s global real estate capabilities and offerings with the addition of Orion Partners’ direct real estate team and established track record in Asia.
02/18/2019
Citigroup hands Britain £1.2bn vote of confidence
Banks are considering moving staff and assets out of the country amid concerns about Brexit, but the potential investment by one of the world’s largest banks underlines that they expect London to remain a global financial centre.
02/18/2019
US hedge fund reportedly dumps its entire stake in Barclays
According to Reuters, Bramson has in the past urged Barclays to reduce resources allocated to its investment units.
02/17/2019
Brexit questions to Habiba Boughaba, Group General Counsel
Under the investment advisory model, the AIFM would retain all the fund manager functions
02/15/2019
Foster Denovo acquires Kent-based adviser
Orchard was founded in 2005 by Mike Wiggins and Sally Wiggins both of whom will join Foster Denovo as employees, the former as a senior partner.
02/15/2019
Is there life in the lifetime Isa?
Which? investigates whether the savings product has a future
02/15/2019
BAML and UBS lead £450m fundraising for property developer
Segro will use new equity to finance warehouse developments in UK and Europe
02/15/2019
Platforum: The insidious retirement planning risks ahead for advisers
Changes to accounting standards meant employers were forced to recognise the true liabilities they held on their balance sheets
02/14/2019
AXA IM offers fintech exposure with cross-border fund launch
The fund forms part of the "Evolving Economy" fund range which is comprised of five key themes: Automation, the Connected Consumer, Ageing and Lifestyle, Cleantech, and Transitioning Societies, which AXA IM believes will shape the way companies