03/06/2019
UK public pension pool names corporate bond managers
LGPS Central was set up to pool the assets of nine local government pension schemes based in the Midlands.
Alternative Investments
03/06/2019
German hedge fund advisory business Resonanz Capital launches with mandates worth more than EUR1bn
Resonanz Capital also has strict minimum standards for the funds
03/06/2019
Why is there an alternative ESG fund drought?
‘There’s no reason why an ESG-compliant approach won’t give sufficient opportunities.’
03/06/2019
Buying European property in the New Year?
Spain, France and Portugal are the most popular countries with Halo Financial clients who are exchanging currency in order to buy or sell their property in Europe.
03/06/2019
Legal & General are UK’s ‘first £1trn investment manager’
“2018 saw political uncertainty, asset market declines and slowing economic growth, but we are resilient and performed strongly" Wilson said
03/06/2019
Mercer Master Trust applies to TPR as 'tsunami' of last minute submissions expected
Smart Pension and the Atlas Master Trust have both told PP that their applications will be submitted to TPR in the very near future.
03/06/2019
ESG considerations are non-negotiable for one of Europe’s biggest pension funds
The panel, entitled ‘The Hedge Fund ESG experience: a growing awareness for investments’, will be moderated by Chris Farkas, UK Hedge Fund Leader, Deloitte.
03/05/2019
UK sidesteps controversy in naming financial guidance body
People can use Maps to help guide them better to retirement outcomes
03/05/2019
Invesco's Bonnie Saynay details key aspects of responsible investing approach
Saynay started by noting that the approach is guided by the manager's "purpose - to deliver an investment experience that helps people get more out of life."
03/05/2019
Offshore Deal Value Jumps USD 100 Billion in 2018
The 10 largest outbound deals were each worth over USD 4 billion.
03/05/2019
Aberdeen Standard Investments seeks income via ‘unorthodox’ assets
“It is a genuinely diversified fund that aims to identify and take advantage of what some people might consider unorthodox asset classes,” said Brooks.
03/05/2019
Bankers Are Circling Europe’s Growing Cannabis Market
The bubble, similar to the cryptocurrency craze before it, led to some odd corporate events
03/05/2019
Guernsey offers solution to pension scheme risks
Guernsey’s pedigree in pensions began in longevity de-risking due to it being increasingly affordable and providing access to the reinsurance market
03/04/2019
Poland places €2bn worth of green bonds
The 30-year series was priced at 77 bp over mid-swaps, yielding 2.071% with annual coupon at 2%.
03/04/2019
Kingswood broadens client services through affiliate advisory platforms
Through its affiliate advisory platform, Kingswood can also provide corporate finance support including large transaction advisory services, fair value assessments and independent accountant’s reports.
03/04/2019
Chilango to expand with £3m ‘Burrito Bond 2’ fundraise
With the money raised, the Mexican restaurant group has been looking for central London sites to open new restaurants
03/01/2019
Carnegie Fonder launches balanced funds
The Carnegie Multi also has a global mandate and invests 40% in equities, 30% in fixed income and 30% in alternatives, including hedge funds.
03/01/2019
10 investment trusts for your Isa 2019
These types of investment trusts can help to diversify large equity focused portfolios.
03/01/2019
Jupiter Fund Management profits and assets fall as Brexit uncertainty hurts investor sentiment
Jupiter Fund Management lowered its dividend by 13% to 28.5p each
03/01/2019
MUFG Close to Buying DZ Bank Aviation Arm for $6.3 Billion
Deal is one of biggest in Japanese bank’s history since 2005