03/07/2019
Investors from Asia and Middle East to drive Dublin office market
"These 'stellar investment returns' bode well for liquidity in the investment market in 2019.
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03/07/2019
Aviva profits capped by weaker fund management performance
Aviva’s life business increased operating profits by 5% to £3.0bn for the year.
03/07/2019
Fund management in UK overwhelmingly male-dominated
Willis Owen, which reviewed 3,000 funds in January, says the figures highlight the lack of opportunities for women in asset management.
03/07/2019
Malta is the top offshore property investment destination for South Africans - data
There are essentially two aspects to the Malta promotion in SA
03/06/2019
Italian manager Anima picks Legg Mason as sub-advisor for new bond fund
The fund of fund invests in a number of Legg Mason fixed income strategies across various sectors of the credit market in order to generate attractive income flows and growth in invested capital, with careful management of downside risks.
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.
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.