01/28/2015
L&G to allocate 1.5 bln stg to UK regeneration fund
Chief Executive Nigel Wilson wants L&G, which manages over $1 trillion in British pension fund assets, to invest in Britain together with overseas sovereign wealth funds.
Alternative Investments
01/27/2015
Blackstone sells Valad Europe back to Australians for €145m
Australia's Cromwell Property Group has acquired Valad Europe from senior management and Blackstone for €145 mln. The purchase price reflects an EBITDA multiple of approximately 6.4x.
01/27/2015
Northern Trust & London Councils in tax-transparent pooled fund initiative
The collective investment vehicle, an Authorised Contractual Scheme structured as a co-ownership arrangement (ACS) is first of its kind for the UK pensions industry.
01/27/2015
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange announces first fund listing
The Gibraltar Stock Exchange opened its doors on November 10th 2014 as a technical listing exchange for open-ended funds.
01/27/2015
Manchester United sign Swissquote as forex trading sponsor
Swissquote said the global deal would allow it to use United's popularity in Asia to help it meet its targets for expansion in China.
01/27/2015
Nabarro advises on the launch of crowdfunding platform Property Partner
The platform also enables investors to offer their property holdings for sale via a designated secondary market.
01/26/2015
Chinese SME incubator fund to float on Aim
Grand Group Investment, a late-stage incubator fund that invests in Chinese small and medium-sized companies, today announced its intention to float on London’s Alternative Investment Market.
01/26/2015
Soho at risk of turning into an 'upmarket housing estate', art industry figures warn
They said that the area’s role as the creative heart of the capital faced an “imminent crisis” because of a “massive loss of office and studio space”.
01/26/2015
Syz AM brings absolute return funds to UK retail market
Swiss fund group Syz Asset Management is bringing its institutional absolute return strategy to UK investors through its Oyster Absolute Return fund range.
01/26/2015
Rathbones joins FEIFA partnership programme
FEIFA is a trade association that provides a voice for the expatriate IFA community operating across Europe.
01/26/2015
London Enjoys AIFMD Passporting Benefits in Europe
The research focused on alternative investment fund managers domiciled in New York, Luxembourg and London
01/26/2015
Jurys Inn sold to US investors for £680m
Hotels chain snapped up by Lone Star Funds
01/25/2015
British Assets appoints BlackRock; plans for multi-asset mandate
British Assets has performed poorly over the past 15 years
01/23/2015
Guernsey closes year just short of 800 international insurers
The Guernsey Financial Services Commission (GFSC) licensed 85 new international insurers during 2014
01/23/2015
Guernsey enhances its leading position for non-UK LSE listings
Guernsey has more non-UK entities listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) than any other jurisdiction globally
01/23/2015
No win, no fee' investment fund opens
Investment fund will only charge when it beats the wider market
01/23/2015
Ping An buys another London landmark
Gaw Capital Partners said it provided services, including due diligence, to Ping An
01/23/2015
Swiss investors turn to London property
High net-worth advisers could benefit from wealthy Swiss nationals seeking financial refuge in the capital after the Swiss currency nose-dived
01/22/2015
UK boutique unveils emerging market equity fund
London-based Blackfriars Asset Management has formally launched a high-conviction emerging and frontier market equity fund
01/22/2015
Yes Bank leads race for Deutsche's Indian fund arm -sources
The deal, which the sources estimated at nearly 2 billion rupees ($32.5 million), is coming at a time of optimism in Indian markets after a surprise interest rate cut and hopes of reform ahead of the government's maiden budget next month.