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€1.8m fund to ‘empower’ disadvantaged women

The new fund, which is the first of its kind in Ireland has been established to support charitable and social enterprise organisations

ClearlySo makes new board appointments, prepares for future growth

She is also an experienced mentor and has helped coach many high growth businesses and their executive teams.

Charles Taylor opens Belgium office, targets growth in Europe

Charles Taylor Adjusting (CTA), Expanding, Growth, P&C, Ludwig Pauwels, Yves Thaens, Andy Rice, Europe, UK, Singapore

Octopus Property launches new unregulated bridging product

D’mitri Zaprzala, Head of Sales at Octopus Property, says: “As market dynamics continue to evolve, we have been working closely with our brokers and borrowers to adapt our products to better meet their changing needs.”

Aberdeen Standard takes over Far East real estate firm

The transaction expands ASI’s global real estate capabilities and offerings with the addition of Orion Partners’ direct real estate team and established track record in Asia.

Citigroup hands Britain £1.2bn vote of confidence

Banks are considering moving staff and assets out of the country amid concerns about Brexit, but the potential investment by one of the world’s largest banks underlines that they expect London to remain a global financial centre.

US hedge fund reportedly dumps its entire stake in Barclays

According to Reuters, Bramson has in the past urged Barclays to reduce resources allocated to its investment units.

Brexit questions to Habiba Boughaba, Group General Counsel

Under the investment advisory model, the AIFM would retain all the fund manager functions

Foster Denovo acquires Kent-based adviser

Orchard was founded in 2005 by Mike Wiggins and Sally Wiggins both of whom will join Foster Denovo as employees, the former as a senior partner.

Is there life in the lifetime Isa?

Which? investigates whether the savings product has a future

BAML and UBS lead £450m fundraising for property developer

Segro will use new equity to finance warehouse developments in UK and Europe

Platforum: The insidious retirement planning risks ahead for advisers

Changes to accounting standards meant employers were forced to recognise the true liabilities they held on their balance sheets

AXA IM offers fintech exposure with cross-border fund launch

The fund forms part of the "Evolving Economy" fund range which is comprised of five key themes: Automation, the Connected Consumer, Ageing and Lifestyle, Cleantech, and Transitioning Societies, which AXA IM believes will shape the way companies

Denmark's Biggest Pension Fund May See Inflows Surge 40 Percent

Under the proposal in parliament, government funds currently allocated for social, health and labor programs will be rerouted to ATP, the state-backed pension fund to which all working Danes must contribute.

Patrizia raises €200m for seventh European property fund at second close

TEP VII will pursue a cash-flow driven, value-add strategy primarily across the office, industrial and residential sectors in continental Europe and the UK.

SGSS in Italy and Luxembourg Wins Three New Mandates

Thanks to the signing of this important deal, SGSS strengthens its position as key player in its reference market

AJ Bell slashes charges on its multi-asset funds to 0.35%

The AJ Bell Balanced fund is the largest in the range and has already seen two price cuts, taking its OCF down to 0.40%.

Swiss Life to pay €1.7bn for premium office portfolio in Paris

Swiss Life said 90% of the portfolio consists of prime office buildings located in the CBD of Paris.

Safest Bonds in Europe Are Changing Hands for Next to Nothing

German bund yields approach zero as recession fears grow

Barings makes first investment in Swedish residential market

The apartments will be built to a high quality, with on-site car parking for approximately 300 vehicles.

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