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German real estate group IVG plans $3.3 bln asset sale

While the base case is an IPO, expressions of interest by potential buyers are due next month and first bids in September, the sources said.

Catella financial advisor to MaxFast Properties

The real estate portfolio of MaxFast Properties consists mainly of properties for consumer discretionary retailing in strong local positions in small and medium-sized municipalities.

Standard Life Investments expands portfolio

The fund has invested €25 million in the forward funding of a new 33,300 sq m logistics facility in Vianen, central Netherlands, in conjunction with development partner, EProp.

Property funds braced for hit to real estate values

The fund house, the UK’s third-largest listed manager, has lowered the price of its UK property fund by 5 per cent following advice from its independent property valuers, CBRE Limited.

Duet Group Implements Eze Software Investment Suite

A strategic partner and long-time client of Eze Software Group, Duet has been expanding its footprint in emerging markets through multiple mergers and acquisitions

AIG and Ascot Underwriting to launch MGA

Azur will leverage latest technology capabilities to provide a market leading user experience for clients and brokers, the insurer said.

QROPS Should Be Safe For British Expats

Although QROPS were established as a result of a European directive to give workers easier access to their pensions, British offshore pension rules are enshrined in law and unaffected by a Brexit.

Brexit: SLI and Aberdeen slash values on giant property funds

SLI said the decision would be kept under review until a return to monthly valuations is deemed in the 'best interest' of clients.

Private equity firms raise £6.6bn for European buy-outs

Despite the concerns, Alexandra Hess, a partner at Cinven, said their global pool of investors had “demonstrated their commitment” to the buy-out firm’s strategy of investing in European businesses

Nordea Bank Finland Plc

The Board of Directors of Nordea Bank Finland Plc believe that the conditions for the registration of the demerger will not be met by 1 July 2016.

Our pensions industry is being crippled by the post Brexit interest rate fallout. The rules will have to change

If this judgement is correct, there is as yet no evidence of it in UK bond yields.

UK hedge funds looking to Ireland and Luxembourg

Brexit is forcing UK fund managers to look to restructure their funds out of Ireland and Luxembourg.

Catella financial advisor in complex joint venture on new artificial island in Copenhagen

Catella advised PensionDanmark and Nordkranen, securing both equity and construction debt financing provided by institutional non-bank financing.

Crowdfunded Mortgages gets Green Lights on Dutch Market

The risks will be shared – Jungo and other investors will all contribute to a so-called guarantee fund.

Union Investment, Investa launch German office campus fund

Assets near scientific facilities and in vibrant and professionally managed developments will be preferred, the firms said.

Agarwal moves up into Europe-wide top 10

Only nine secure the coveted AAA rating, compared with typically 15 in December and January, before the market correction set in.

Aviva shares slide despite insurer calming fears on Brexit impact

Aviva says vote to leave will not have significant operational impact

Soros bet on fall in Deutsche Bank shares after Brexit vote

Hedge funds look for ways to profit from market turmoil following UK referendum

Knight Frank group chairman says medium to long term investors will stay in UK

We need to ensure Britain remains in an attractive position for business and for people going forward.

Accedo Secures $10M in Fresh Funding

They share our vision of the market development and what a company like Accedo can deliver to truly transform the way consumers experience video services.

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