11/29/2018
Ex-Barclays investment bank chair launches own firm
He joins the ranks of senior bankers going it alone after leaving a large institution
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11/29/2018
State Street awarded global custody mandate by Swedbank
The needs of our institutional clients are changing rapidly in today’s demanding market,” says Ola Laurin, head of Large Corporates & Institutions at Swedbank.
11/29/2018
Chartwell reselects Ultimus for fund admin services
Having fund administration with a quality, the in-house legal team at Ultimus along with their high touch, solutions-oriented professionals made this decision to convert easy.
11/29/2018
London developer casts wide net for Middle East investors
Current London property market presents opportunity
11/28/2018
Allianz Real Estate acquires two residential buildings in Paris
This acquisition is Allianz’ second deal in Paris this year.
11/28/2018
Eversheds Sutherland advises Elite Partners Capital on first UK real estate acquisitions
Eversheds Sutherland has acted as lead legal advisor for Elite Partners Capital on its first UK real estate venture; the acquisition of 97 property assets across the UK through a managed fund.
11/27/2018
Captima acquires London consultancy
Cap Real Estates' services will include site origination, acquisition support, planning and building design optimisation, development funding and exit planning.
11/27/2018
TISE green market segment welcomed by Guernsey Finance
TISE GREEN listing is open to investments from any jurisdiction.
11/26/2018
Singapore's Elite Partners Capital acquires Hayhill Portfolio
Elite U.K. Commercial Fund closes acquisition for the alternative global asset manager
11/26/2018
Polar Capital doubles profits on new fund launches
The next highest proportions are in North America at 17 per cent and healthcare at 15 per cent.
11/26/2018
Mirae Asset sells Taiwan biz to Amundi
China opened up its funds market in June 2016
11/26/2018
Elite Partners Capital buys 97 freehold UK offices for £282.15m
About 99.4 per cent of the rental income is secured against the covenant of the UK Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government.
11/26/2018
Private-Equity Firms Get Ready for Brexit
Costs of Brexit for private-equity firms include establishing offices and relocating people
11/22/2018
Generali plots ambitious European asset management push
Italian insurer outlines three-year plan to expand business via organic growth and M&A and will target CEE region
11/22/2018
Mediolanum Asset Management launches Thematic global equity fund
This is achieved by evolving the product strategy responsive to market conditions and the addition of new managers when appropriate.
11/22/2018
Vanguard amasses £1bn from UK retail investors
The low-cost US asset management giant broke through the billion-pound level just 18 months after launching its direct investment service
11/22/2018
Standard Life launches retirement expense tool
The number of people using income drawdown for their retirement planning is continuing to increase apace and advisers are telling us it is becoming increasingly time consuming to help their clients work out how much money they need now, and how that might
11/21/2018
Octopus Investments to launch UK Multi Cap Income Fund
The case for equity income is well understood, offering investors scope for sustainable and growing dividends, with the potential for capital growth. However, as just 10 stocks represent 54% of forecast FTSE 100 dividend payments for 2018[1], and almost
11/21/2018
Insurance and Pensions: Securing The Future
In an age where instant gratification is more the norm, setting aside money for the future takes some trust and commitment.
11/21/2018
Kempen lands €8.5bn pension fund mandate
A transition towards this arrangement began in September 2018.