11/02/2014
Hermes Investment Management to quit commodities markets
Hermes Investment Management, the UK fund manager, is to exit commodities markets as part of a wider reorganisation of the business.
Alternative Investments
11/02/2014
Is luxury London property bubble about to burst?
Billionaires flocking to London has seen central property prices spike.
11/02/2014
Double win at the “unquote British Private Equity Awards ends an outstanding week for Inflexion
The judges praised Inflexion’s performance over the last twelve months, including their outstanding achievements with FDM, both as shareholder and on exit.
11/02/2014
Institutional investors' shifting allocation strategies are driving hedge funds towards new products
As asset growth in traditional hedge funds from institutional investors continues to slow, hedge fund managers are pinning their hopes on the power of new products to attract investor assets and drive growth.
11/02/2014
Join the property crowd
Crowdfunding platforms are making real estate easier and cheaper for developers and investors alike
11/02/2014
How Hermes found its wings
With global development head Harriet Steel on board, Hermes Investment Management has seen assets soar in its wholesale division following a vigorous revamp and recruitment campaign
11/02/2014
Hedge funds pursue alternative lending
Sharp-suited hedge fund managers used to look down with disdain at the humdrum world of commercial banking.
10/31/2014
ECB Hires Managers for ABS Purchases Due to Start Next Month
The European Central Bank picked four asset managers to aid purchases of asset-backed securities that it says will start next month.
10/31/2014
BT Pension Scheme’s managers Hermes to restructure
Hermes Investment Management, the in-house fund managers running the giant BT Pension Scheme, has undergone a significant restructuring this week.
10/31/2014
Regulatory approval for Blackstone’s acquisition of Lombard International Assurance
Blackstone is the world’s largest independent alternative asset manager with assets under management of $284 billion as at 30 September 2014.
10/31/2014
Buyers home in on properties worth £1m as sales hit record
Lloyds Bank says the number of transactions involving houses valued at £1m or more across the UK has increased 46 per cent during the first half of 2014, compared to the same period last year.
10/31/2014
Harrods pays Qatari owners £118m dividend after record year
Knightsbridge store nets sum for Qatari offshore company based in Bermuda after profits increase 13% to £122.9m
10/31/2014
Premier rebrands multi-asset range
Premier Asset Management is growing rapidly
10/31/2014
UK Pensions Slow Risk-Reduction as Funding Levels Improve
Defined benefit corporate pension funds in the UK have taken their foot off the risk-reduction pedal in 2014, as funding levels have improved and the country’s economy has strengthened its recovery.
10/30/2014
Quant Hedge Fund Archipel Shuts After Top Investor Pulls Out
Archipel Asset Management AB, a Swedish hedge-fund firm that makes trades based on computer algorithms, is closing after its biggest backer pulled out, citing a lackluster performance.
10/30/2014
Platforms to launch new industry body
It supersedes a body of the same name, of which only Hargreaves Lansdown, Fidelity FundsNetwork, Cofunds, Standard Life and Old Mutual Wealth were members.
10/30/2014
Amundi teams up with energy giant EDF for new AM venture
Under the agreement, EDF will contribute investment opportunities while Amundi will handle project investment. The principle aim is to recruit retail and institutional investors.
10/30/2014
Haitong plans to buy London-based brokerage
Will pay US$20 million for the London-based brokerage Japaninvest
10/30/2014
Indexx Markets signs mandate to produce systematic indices for Sarasin & Partners
Indexx Markets will be working with the Sarasin Systematic team to deliver a range of indices covering multiple geographies, beginning with a US Efficient Strategy Index based on the constituents of the S&P500. These strategies will be available to Eu
10/30/2014
BlackRock to take on F&C’s British Assets trust
BlackRock is set to take on the mandate for the £485m British Assets investment trust from F&C Investments as the trust seeks to restructure itself as a multi-asset income product.