07/06/2016
Hedge funds and PE groups look at leaving London
London has long been the base of choice in Europe for most hedge funds and private equity groups.
Alternative Investments
07/05/2016
Standard Life suspends trading in UK property fund
It said the suspension would end "as soon as practicable" and it would review the decision every 28 days.
07/05/2016
Consolidator serves up £10m revenue surprise
The period under review represents the first full year of trading for Tavistock as a financial services group and Group performance has been substantially ahead of market expectations.
07/05/2016
Credit Suisse launches robotics fund for thematic star
Kolb started his career at Credit Suisse Asset Management in 2005 as a fund manager.
07/05/2016
City Financial acquires Convex Strategy
Convex Strategy was launched in May 2012 and invests in volatility markets both in Asia and globally.
07/05/2016
Does UK Flexible Access Apply To A QROPS?
UK pension rules allow foreign regulators to apply flexible access to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme.
07/05/2016
First IPO of 2016 for a LSE Main Market Listed Investment Company
The company will invest primarily in UK commercial loans secured by a range of assets, including equipment, plant and machinery, real estate and trade receivables
07/05/2016
Financial recruiters confident of robust future
Harrington Starr founder and chief executive Toby Babb is equally positive about the sector’s prospects in the UK
07/05/2016
Meet the man leading a team of 80,000 quants
In other words, you could essentially become a hedge fund trader based purely on the algorithms you create, rather than your experience or educational background.
07/04/2016
KBC seen as possible PTSB ‘white knight’ by French broker
Permanent TSB worth a little over a third of price of last year’s share sale
07/04/2016
Gabriel launches renewables offensive in Greece
German companies look eager to help Greek islands cover their energy needs with the help of renewables.
07/04/2016
London & Cambridge Properties acquires retail portfolio for £23m
The deal brings LCP's investment in retail properties to more than £103 million in the last 18 months.
07/04/2016
Danish funds ATP and PFA invest $150 mln in new private equity fund
The investment focus of the new fund will be on Nordic businesses within technology and services
07/04/2016
LCP’s Prime London PRS Fund Extends Listing Date for Tactical Investors
LCP, on the other hand, predicted a significant market rally and the fund has returned an annual IRR of 13.5%.
07/04/2016
Private Equity Investor Plans To Sell 15 Investments At 35% Discount
Private Equity Investor said it will continue to progress negotiations and consult with shareholders
07/04/2016
London Stock Exchange's German mega-merger: It's a go, despite Brexit
Playing politics with the IT jobs axe
07/04/2016
Cazenove launches model portfolio service for advisers
Six-strong offering with £50,000 minimum investment
07/04/2016
Axa Investment Managers launches inflation fund
The managers will approach the fund similarly to the existing Inflation Bonds fund but with a shorter duration focus of zero to five years.
07/04/2016
Hedgie’s bittersweet $1bn Brexit bonanza
Winton, which manages around $34 billion across 11 strategies, prospered to the tune of $1.1 billion (£828 million) following the UK’s shock decision to quit Europe in a referendum on 23 June.
07/04/2016
Fears mount over Brexit threat to green infrastructure investment
The news follows warnings earlier this year that Brexit could limit the UK's ability to access funding from the EIB, leading to a direct impact on green infrastructure projects.