08/18/2014
Where is home to the listed clean energy fund?
The investment fund successfully raised GBP86 million for its listing on the premium segment of the main market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
Alternative Investments
08/17/2014
Aegon confirms contingency plan for Scotland move
The pensions group warns it would consider moving business out of Edinburgh if Scotland votes for independence and cites "currency risk".
08/17/2014
Insurers fear ABI fees hike after L&G exit
How are they going to fill that gap? It’s a big loss for them
08/15/2014
Liontrust's Luthman: Accounting for our financials exposure
Balance sheets remain obscure, and it is not clear what further steps may be taken by the government and regulators to bring about the ‘cultural shift’ that they claim they wish to see.
08/15/2014
Dublin investment sells for €4.15m - two thirds above its guide price
BNP Paribas Real Estate acted as agents for the sale of Twilfit House at the corner of Jervis Shopping Centre and Middle Abbey Street in Dublin 1.
08/15/2014
Aviva predicts drawdown charge cull
Platforms should not be charging advisers and their clients for facilitating “core functions” as these could be perceived by the regulator as “unreasonable barriers” to consumers’ choice, Aviva has said.
08/15/2014
Should Women Invest In The New "Women's" Fund?
I’m always looking for the best ways to invest my retirement savings, especially if there are new ideas worth considering.
08/14/2014
Swiss Life Buys German Real-Estate Group
The deal is expected to close in the second half of the year and requires regulatory approval.
08/14/2014
Hargreaves adds 80 new funds to its Vantage Service
Hargreaves says its improvements will include lower minimum investment which are designed to “encourage first time investors”.
08/14/2014
Varma lifts hedge fund allocation as it posts 5% half-year returns
Risto Murto, Varma’s president and chief executive, said: “Financially, Varma is the strongest it has ever been.”
08/14/2014
Symphony Capital Partners launches open-ended Malta SICAV
ATSG said the fund will offer “true diversification” by identifying sources of returns across a range of liquid markets, spanning commodities, stock indices and bonds.
08/14/2014
Deloitte and Savills appointed to sell the iconic Gherkin in the city of London
The Central London commercial property market has benefitted from improving market conditions over the course of the last few years.
08/14/2014
Aviva sees huge rise in bulk annuities
All key metrics have improved; operating earnings per share are up 16 per cent and book value has increased 7 per cent.”
08/14/2014
Barings' Duncan Goodwin Exits Precious Metals
Barings recently stated it preferred investment in the equities of resources companies rather than physical commodities. It also altered the benchmark of the fund.
08/14/2014
Indian realtors bet big on London
In February, Lodha bought New Court on Carey Street for £90million while in November 2013 it bought 1/3 Grosvenor Square for £306million.
08/13/2014
Global fund manager reports a record breaking first half
The first half of 2014 saw third party net inflows of £4.2bn
08/13/2014
Zurich cites face-to-face push as platform assets rise
There’s lot of focus for platforms on this retirement space
08/13/2014
India considers allowing Euroclear settlements for only some investors
The discussions on Euroclear had halted in March ahead of national elections.
08/13/2014
Hedge Funds Bet On Falling Euro
Sentiment in the foreign-exchange market is so bearish toward the euro that it’s bullish.
08/13/2014
Behind the strategy of the French pension reserve fund
The French pension reforms in 2010 had a profound impact on the asset allocation of the Fonds de reserve pour les Retraites, the €35.8 billion French pension reserves fund.