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IQ-EQ Crossroads: How should private market investors respond to ‘Liberation Day’?

In summary, private market investors are facing a world that’s unlikely to return to the old status quo.

Golub Capital eyes European expansion and unveils new London office

Golub Capital now has 12 employees in its London-based direct lending team, and moved last month to a larger office at 10 Portman Square.

Saba earmarks billions for further UK investment trust bets

The New York-based firm, which manages $6.1bn in assets as of May, has built a £3bn ($4bn) book in UK-listed closed-end funds since 2023, rapidly scaling its London operations.

Square Mile: three strategies enter Academy of Funds in May with new ratings

These strategies leverage on TwentyFour AM’s expertise in managing ABS strategies, providing higher yielding options to higher quality ABS strategies such as the AA-rated TwentyFour Monument Bond fund.

SWEN Capital Partners announces €160m first close of second ocean fund

The fund will invest in startups working to support the regeneration of ocean biodiversity and has secured backing from the European Investment Fund and a range of institutional investors.

KKR and Stonepeak raise bid for Assura leaving shareholders with tricky decision

The KKR bid is marginally higher than PHP’s at current prices, and being all cash, gives higher certainty of what the final outcome will be.

Realunit completes capital increase

Realunit generated proceeds of CHF 7.2 million from the capital increase.

Blacktower launches website for global visa and passport investments services

New website launched by Blacktower Financial Management Group aims to facilitate access to residency and citizenship thorugh investments.

FCA rings bell on new type of private stock market in growth boost

Private companies can tap into a broader range of investors and asset managers and PISCES offers exits for shareholders to sell up.

Ardian partners to expand private wealth reach in Europe

The collaboration aims to make private fund investments more accessible and cost-effective for wealth managers and investors.

Moody's sounds warning on private markets' retail push

The ratings agency has raised questions on evergreen funds around alignment, transparency and product integrity.

Market trends driving asset managers to change fund service providers

In this article, we explore some of the key market trends driving asset managers to seek out new partners.

How to future-proof generational wealth with a Family Pension Trust

James Floyd of Alltrust consider tax and other challenges to using pensions when managing wealth across generations.

Shepherds Friendly and SimplyBiz sign IP distribution deal

The partnership forms part of Shepherds Friendly’s broader strategy to grow its footprint among intermediaries.

Mediolanum launches Best Brands global equity funds

Mediolanum International Funds Ltd (MIFL) announces two new funds pursuing strategies to tap into opportunities created by increasing economic, geopolitical and supply chain uncertainty.

Elliott Calls for Further Action to Enhance Corporate Value and Strengthen Corporate Governance Ahead of Sumitomo Realty's 2025 Annual General Meeting

Elliott plans to vote against members of Sumitomo Realty's senior management at the 2025 AGM absent further corporate-governance and value-enhancement initiatives

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