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Europe’s banks fear the CoCo market is dead

Issuance of bonds, which are designed to make banks safer, could grind to a halt as new jitters hit the world's financial system

Revised fee structure for Catella Hedgefond

The average standard deviation during the period was 2.6 per cent. In both 2014 and 2015, the fund was named Hedge Fund of the Year by Fondmarknaden.se.

The next battleground for activist investors

Activist action seems to be everywhere.

CMS advises Luxcara on acquisition of 34.4 MWp UK photovoltaic portfolio from Conergy

A team headed by Adrian Wright from CMS's London office also supported Luxcara, in particular with regard to the due diligence review.

AXA Distribution removed from Recommended list

On this basis we feel it prudent to remove the AXA Distribution fund from our Recommended list while we see how the team develops.

Gold Set to be the Most Popular Investment in 2016

Gold is proving to a popular investment right now.

Norway Central Bank Chief Warns on Oil Wealth as Coffers Raided

As the crash in oil prices stings western Europe’s biggest crude producer, the nation is facing bigger-than-expected withdrawals from its wealth fund.

Leading West Midlands insurance broker expands into Kidderminster

They offer bespoke risk and insurance solutions for businesses as well as health and wellbeing solutions and private client insurance.

Market Turmoil Creates Planning Opportunities- Withers

While the state of the stock market may be causing stress for some investors who might otherwise hope to hunker down, ignore the market ups and downs and weather the storm, the current market climate actually presents a planning opportunity for Grantor Re

Gresham House targets 10% from forestry fund launch

The portfolio consists of five forests with an aggregate size of 1,975 hectares.

Zurich to sell 25% Openwork stake

“The agreement also demonstrates that Openwork has a clear ability to grow and create value, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with Zurich which has long been an integral part of our proposition.”

Influential Jordanian family are planning major investment in Bristol Rovers

Rovers have continually made public a desire to attract new investment and recently confirmed that as many as 12 groups of potential investors had expressed interest, which failed to materialise into anything significant.

Alt investment managers called to task for managerial and structural shortcomings that handicap asset growth

Most CIOs are trained and hard-wired to focus on their fund's track record, but very few have the managerial skills or the time to run a successful organisation.

OMGI unveils 'safe haven' Gold & Silver fund

The new fund will aim to deliver a total return by combining indirect exposure to gold and silver bullion with selected precious metals mining equities.

New Look founder invests in Tinder for crowdfunding

Launched in June 2015, Off3r has already raised more than £42 million following 700,000 swipes right for more information.

Brexit will cause carnage for UK fund managers

London is a global hub for fund management, with an estimated $6.6trn of assets in the City invested by hundreds of fund groups.

Devet Capital Investments Wins AIF Factor 2016 At The Amsterdam Investor Forum

ABN AMRO Clearing held the event with the support of the ABN AMRO Private Banking’s Alternatives & Funds team.

London Metal Exchange unveils new Ring

Our clients feel that our commentary from the Ring brings them as close as they can get to the vibrancy and life of the market

Funds-of-funds managers feeling the heat

Funds of funds have been a popular option for advisers and retail investors since the ’90s, but increased competition and cost concerns mean managers are under more pressure than ever

Vistra Depositary Services Receives ISAE 3402 Type 2 Assurance Report

ISAE 3402 is a global assurance standard for reporting on controls at a service organisation.

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