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
Alternative Investments
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
02/28/2019
DeVere to move management of Malta Qrops clients’ investments
The firm’s partnership with Pacific Asset Management has ‘helped develop the process’
02/28/2019
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund loses US$57 billion
Fixed-income investments were down 0.6%, while investments in unlisted real estate rose 7.5%.
02/28/2019
Shawbrook provides funding line to support Rubicon Partners’ acquisition of Cortland Fibron
Rubicon Partners is a hands-on investment partnership focused on acquiring complex industrial businesses across Europe and North America.
02/28/2019
Investec funds £5.1m Leeds co-working venture
Barclays Eagle Labs have already taken an entire floor dedicated to incubating high-growth businesses in Leeds.
02/28/2019
Albion markets OLIM fund to advisers for first time
The SVM Albion OLIM UK Equity Income fund was opened to retail investors in 2017, a year after it it was taken over by Albion.
02/28/2019
Thematic boutique’s CEO names new focus areas and growth plans
These new areas of focus were identified through CPR AM’s constant research into new themes and sources of long-term growth.
02/28/2019
Erste Group sees 2019 profit growth
Net interest income rose by 5.3 per cent
02/27/2019
Fund aiming for 12% return launches
The fund aims to deliver stable and uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes and maintain a market neutral profile
02/27/2019
The time is ripe for a European safe asset
Eurozone markets’ dependence on German debt creates destabilising distortions
02/27/2019
EFAMA reports on ownership of investment funds in Europe
Investment fund ownership in Europe grew by 150% during the 2008-2017 period.
02/27/2019
Estera Sponsor The First UK Domicoled Cat Bond Listing On BSX
The Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) has listed its first London domiciled Cat Bond. The listing was sponsored by Estera Securities (Bermuda) Limited.
02/26/2019
Steve Eisman fund spearheads Neuberger Berman UK onshore launch
Steve Eisman famously made millions by forseeing the subprime mortgage crisis of 2007 that kicked off the global recession - a story which formed the basis of the plot of 2015 film ‘The Big Short', in which Eisman was dramatised as Steve Carell
02/26/2019
London Stock Exchange To Partner Ghana For Capital Markets Development
According to Vice President Bawumia, cooperation with the LSE will help facilitate Ghana’s desire to become the financial services hub of Africa.
02/26/2019
BlackRock CEO unhappy with UK’s handling of Brexit — report
Larry Fink says Brexit is a problem for every private sector organisation in the world
02/26/2019
Hiscox's Masojada: 2018 results show ‘strong growth’ after ‘tough action’
The company said the “standout performer” was Hiscox London Market, which returned to growth and profit after three years of “disciplined cycle management”.