09/19/2024
Steven Cohen stops trading for Stamford-based hedge fund Point72, remains at firm
Point72 has been operating in its current form since 2018.
Alternative Investments
09/18/2024
Industry reacts to IFS pension ‘ticking time bomb’ report
It also called for the reform of automatic enrolment, a government scheme that has successfully brought millions more private-sector employees, particularly low earners, into workplace pensions.
09/18/2024
Skerritts Group acquires Ellis Bates Financial Advisers to accelerate national expansion
The purchase of Ellis Bates adds over £1 billion of AUM and brings the number of deals that the Skerritts Group has completed since the Sovereign investment up to eleven.
09/18/2024
Global Finance Names The Best SME Banks 2025
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09/18/2024
German credit institutions’ performance improved significantly in 2023
This widened the interest margin of German banks considerably. In addition, the trading result and other operating result showed strong increases.
09/18/2024
UK house prices rise, but market still grappling with high interest rates
The headline figure from today’s data is that average house prices saw a modest increase of 0.6% between June and July 2024.
09/17/2024
Ares dominates shortlist for Alternative Credit Awards
The alternative asset manager has been shortlisted for the Fund Manager of the Year award, alongside Permira Credit, Federated Hermes and Eurazeo.
09/17/2024
Ebi launches index-tracking impact range
The Impact portfolio suite is a set of low-cost model portfolios designed for investors seeking a globally diversified impact solution.
09/16/2024
Phoenix Group 2024 half year results
Phoenix Group is building operating momentum as it executes on its 3-year strategy
09/16/2024
Erste Asset Management acquires 100% shares in Vienna-based investment firm
The acquisition is part of Erste AM’s strategy to enhance its position as a leading provider of ESG and sustainable investment solutions while expanding its reach in the German market.
09/16/2024
Starwood European net asset value ticks up as hails loan structuring
Starwood European net asset value ticks up as hails loan structuring
09/16/2024
Benchmark wins Best Network at the Money Marketing Awards for third consecutive year
The judges recognised Benchmark for its unique business model, technology enablement, and the comprehensive work it has undertaken
09/13/2024
Baloise launches its refocusing strategy, raises the payout rate and aims for a return on equity of between 12 per cent and 15 per cent
This provides the basis for maintaining Baloise’s attractive shareholder policy, under which the reliable dividend payment is to be supplemented with a new framework for share buy-backs.
09/13/2024
Utmost grows AUA and value of new business despite challenging markets
Strong growth saw VNB grow by 19% from HY 2023 to £25m
09/13/2024
LGIM launches two US securitised funds for UK DB investors
New actively managed funds investing across US investment grade securitised credit.
09/13/2024
Lazard Asset Management launches listed private markets fund
Offering daily dealing and pricing, it provides liquidity and access to private markets
09/13/2024
Janus Henderson to partner with Anemoy and Centrifuge on its first tokenized fund
Janus Henderson will be serving as a sub-advisor to the LTF, managing the fund’s day-to-day operations and portfolio through Tabula, a wholly owned subsidiary.
09/12/2024
Sophistication of TCA application rises among asset managers
TCA is a crucial tool for asset managers that has risen in importance as costs have escalated, regulatory requirements have been imposed and increased competition has put a spotlight on execution efficiency.
09/12/2024
SSGA launches fund to track hedge fund returns
The State Street Global Alternative Beta Fund tracks the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index
09/11/2024
Mobiliar did not miss the gold boom
The Mobiliar Group can look back on a positive first half of the year, with both premium volume and profit increasing significantly.