09/15/2021
European alternatives set fundraising record year
The research has also shown that the value of private capital transactions closed in H1 2021 already at 83% of 2020’s full-year total
Alternative Investments
09/15/2021
Banca Generali writes down pandemic-hit healthcare bonds
Decision unrelated to small amount of Mafia-linked invoices, says bank
09/14/2021
Integrated Finance raises £2m
The Integrated Finance platform offers infrastructure APIs that help developers at fintech startups and big banks alike build embedded financial services quickly.
09/13/2021
Sanlam pension business sold to consolidator for £39m
The price represents a discount of 19 per cent on the estimated value of the business of £48m.
09/13/2021
The Money Group secures AR licence for broker network
In the next 12 months, TMG anticipates a doubling of its around 100 broker headcount, helped by about 25 AR businesses it plans to take on.
09/13/2021
Brevan Howard expands further into crypto as institutional interest jumps
Sullivan to lead private, venture investments
09/12/2021
Ruffer launches its first new fund in a decade
Diversified Return fund is a daily liquidity version of its flagship total return fund
09/12/2021
Initiative Ireland plan gets backing of Goldman Sachs
Padraig Rushe, the chief executive of Initiative Ireland said the development would further strength its ability to compete as a new financial competitor in the Irish property market.
09/10/2021
Morrison's profit guidance will 'please' prospective buyers
Profits also fell 37% due to direct Covid costs and the associated lower cafe and fuel sales as a result of lockdowns earlier in the year, while no interim dividend will be paid due to the impending sale of the company.
09/10/2021
Gresham House acquires VCT business
The acquisition will see Gresham House become a leading player in the VCT segment, with approximately £850m of assets across its VCT range.
09/10/2021
Ruffer launches daily liquidity version of total return fund
Global financial markets face an uncertain future which creates major challenges for investors.
09/10/2021
WTW outlines Investor Day strategy
The strategy also includes a streamline operational structure, develop a globally consistent client model and enhance growth operations to improve sales and retention outcomes.
09/10/2021
Morningstar Announces Winners for 2021 UK Fund Manager of the Year Awards
The awards have three categories: Outstanding Fund Manager, Rising Talent, and Outstanding Investment House.
09/10/2021
Funding Circle Holdings Half Year 2021 Resukts
Average loan applications are completed in 6 minutes and decisions follow in just 9 seconds, providing borrowers with an unmatched experience.
09/08/2021
HIG Capital closes HIG Europe Middle Market LBO Fund at EUR2bn
“The current economic environment in Europe leaves us well-positioned to execute our value-creation strategy."
09/08/2021
Alan Howard-Backed 10T Raises $750 Million for Debut Crypto Fund
“There’s a nice pipeline here, too.”
09/07/2021
World’s Biggest Wealth Fund Steps Up ESG Focus in Real Estate
What we’re working on now is a separate, improved sustainability strategy, which prepares us for net-zero” as well as new laws and regulations surrounding carbon emissions.
09/07/2021
Record revenue and profit for TISE in H1 2021
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has set new records for revenue, profit and earnings per share during the first half of 2021.
09/07/2021
Private equity investment platform Moonfare hits over EUR1 bn in assets
Global wealth management faces disruption as private markets open access for individual investors, according to Moonfare, and private markets investments – such as private equity and venture capital funds – are seeing massive inflows as invest
09/07/2021
UK equities held back by banks and trading platforms
The FTSE 250 was just as lacklustre this morning, flat at 24,248 as trading platforms again stymied gains.