09/23/2012

VCTs fear 75% plunge in funding after new rules

Venture capital trusts believe that new rules planned by the Financial Services Authority could cost them three-quarters of their investor base, with one wealth manager warning the developments are “very concerning” for small business investme

09/23/2012

Turkey may sell 24 pct of Halkbank in secondary offering

Turkey's Privatisation Administration may sell a 24 percent stake in Halkbank through a secondary public offering (SPO) within six months, retaining a controlling stake in the state-run lender, government and banking sources said.

09/23/2012

RBS Heads For Insurance Exit

Exiting the Asset Protection Scheme would be a milestone in RBS's recovery just under four years after it was rescued.

09/19/2012

Management buy-out for KBC Lease Deutschland

KBC Lease Holding NV today completed the management buy-out (MBO) deal led by Mr Ulrich Helmdach (CEO of KBC Lease Deutschland) for Kronberg-based subsidiary KBC Lease Deutschland. The impact of the MBO on KBC's earnings and capital is negligible giv

09/19/2012

Societe Generale mandated by Aberdeen Asset Management in Italy

SGSS will be providing these funds with paying agent and investor relations management services with reference to investors located in Italy. SGSS in Italy offers a complete range of securities services, including clearing, custody and trustee services,

09/19/2012

Bordeaux Index signs with Octavian

Octavian has announced that it has signed a long term agreement with Bordeaux Index, one of the world’s largest fine wine merchants, to provide storage and distribution services.

09/18/2012

SGSS to act as Italy's trasfer agent for AllianceBernstein

Societe Generale Securities Services in Italy has signed an agreement with AllianceBernstein SICAV and AllianceBernstein FCP to act as their local Transfer Agent, providing them with paying agent and investor relations management services with reference t

09/18/2012

Pioneer Investments Unveils Niche New Product

Pioneer Investments has announce the latest addition to its growing range of Emerging Markets investment products: Pioneer Funds – Emerging Markets Corporate High Yield Bond.

09/18/2012

HFN Releases Q2 Hedge Fund Administrator Survey

According to eVestment|HFN’s 11th edition of their Hedge Fund Administrator Survey, issued today, the European economic challenges continue to weigh negatively on an otherwise positive year for hedge fund administrators.