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KKR Closes its Second European Real Estate Fund at $2.2 Billion

As of June 30, 2021, REPE II had already committed more than $700 million of capital principally across logistics and residential investment opportunities.

World Federation of Exchanges seeks risk-based calibration of EU Bank Capital for national equity markets

The World Federation of Exchanges (The WFE), a global industry group for exchanges and CCPs, has published its response to the European Banking Authority (EBA) concerning recognition of developed equity markets.

Equisoft continues global expansion with U.K. acquisition

The acquisition provides Equisoft with strategic product capabilities and complementary expertise within the European financial services market

The Money Group launches equity reward option for advisers

Martin Stewart, the network’s other co-founder and director, said the scheme will operate on a “performance-related basis where £1 of fee income will equate to one qualifying point”.

EBRD TFP Awards recognise successful partner banks

The EBRD highlighted best industry practices and crisis responses to the global pandemic, during which EBRD economies coped well with trade disruptions and digitalisation, and continued to support green trade.

Hawksmoor sees surge in demand for AIM Portfolios

The UK has some fantastic smaller companies on AIM with exciting growth prospects.

Waystone Receives Significant Growth Investment from Montagu Private Equity

Waystone has always been responsive to its clients’ needs

Wellcome pledges £29bn investment fund will be carbon zero by 2050

If we want to make a genuine difference then it’s not about making a few headlines on selling off assets

KKR Strengthens Presence in the Nordics With Stockholm Office

Office in Stockholm formalizes KKR’s Nordics footprint and provides a platform for growth for all investment activities across the region

Gresham House completes acquisition of €350m Irish asset manager

Appian, which manages a range of globally invested funds, is now fully integrated and will trade as Gresham House Ireland.

TISE joins AFME

TISE’s membership of AFME puts us amongst the leading capital markets participants, and at the centre of policy discussions concerning the future of financial markets in Europe.

Financial services firms unite for LGBT initiative

Ten executives have also been awarded an Ally Award for their sustained commitment to advancing LGBT+ inclusion.

Proposed Closure of the Aegon Property Income Fund and Property Income Feeder Funds

Aegon AM has decided to take steps to close the funds and return the proceedsto investors as quickly as possible, in a fair and orderly manner.

AXA to sell its insurance operations in Malaysia

The transaction is subject to closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals, and is expected to close by 2Q 2022.

Pension fund shake-up to push consolidation and real assets

Pension funds below £5bn will face stringent tests on the value for money they offer, but sector fee restrictions will be shaken up in an attempt to boost the use of real assets.

1 in 10 over 40s considering equity release

An additional 12% of homeowners over 40 said they plan on downsizing their property to fund their retirement.

Frenkel Topping on the hunt for more acquisitions

To boost the firm’s personal injury and clinical negligence market expansions, Frenkel Topping has launched a critical care and case management division.

Vontobel launches megatrend fund to meet growing demand

Vontobel offers a new thematics equity fund to meet demand for investments in transition and disruptive technology.

World’s Biggest Stock Owner Grapples With a Child Labor Dilemma

In a global financial world increasingly obsessed with ethical matters, the world’s biggest investors -- from BlackRock Inc. to Fidelity Investments -- are navigating gray areas and trying to figure out the best way to engage.

PIMCO parent Allianz to join rush for asset management deals

Valuations are high as "there is a fair amount of money chasing a few opportunities," she said by video.

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