04/03/2023
Openwork overhauls partnership development model
The changes are designed to provide additional support to partners and enhance the recruitment and the onboarding experience for new joiners.
Alternative Investments
04/03/2023
Momentum acquires $2.8bn Crown Agents IM
$8.3bn combined AUM
04/03/2023
Nick Train: Fund allocators have become disenchanted with UK equities
UK market a ‘backwater’
04/03/2023
Numis revenue to fall 14 per cent as it maintains a gloomy outlook for 2023
Although the firm said it is “well positioned” to benefit from a recovery in capital markets, it noted there is unlikely to be a “meaningful change in market conditions in the short term”.
03/31/2023
Schroders Capital's real estate debt team makes European loan
The loan has been made as part of a re-financing of two industrial assets in the Netherlands, in Tegelen and Bergen, near the Dutch-German border.
03/31/2023
10th Annual Irish Funds UK Symposium
The event will comprise thought-provoking and informative presentations, keynote talks and panel discussions from internationally respected experts.
03/31/2023
Aegon introduces online nomination of pension beneficiaries
Aegon said it is important that potential beneficiaries are reviewed regularly as circumstances can change.
03/29/2023
Junior Isas and the £100k children’s savings club
Parents or guardians can open a Junior Isa and manage the account but the money belongs to the child.
03/29/2023
NZAOA criticises 'cumbersome' stewardship efforts of asset managers
Net Zero Asset Owners Alliance
03/29/2023
Kuwait Sovereign Wealth Fund Reduces Stake in Mercedes-Benz
The sovereign wealth fund will still own about 53 million shares of the German car company
03/29/2023
Strong growth in turnover and very good results for the Vaudoise Insurance Group
Sales increase by 7.9% to CHF 1.3 billion
03/29/2023
Nexus sold for £500k following administration
The combined sale consideration for both businesses was £500,000.
03/28/2023
AM Best maintains London market’s stable outlook
Other positive factors include higher interest rates that are likely to boost investment yields, the improved access for third-party capital to support growth opportunities, and market modernisation initiatives that should reduce costs.
03/28/2023
Skipton named finalists in UK Mortgage Awards
The winners will be announced at a Gala Awards ceremony at London’s Alexandra Palace on 11th May.
03/28/2023
Bellway showing resilience as share buyback announced
Management note that private reservation rates in February and March are still -44% below the equivalent figure in 2022, which is coincidentally the same number for the half year overall as well.
03/28/2023
Benchmark expands Northern Ireland presence with acquisition of Kennedy Independent Financial Advice
Benchmark expands Northern Ireland presence with acquisition of Kennedy Independent Financial Advice
03/28/2023
FTSE extends gains as banking woes subside
The index adds to yesterday’s climb as optimism returns to the banking sector, while the pound rises on expectations of higher interest rates.
03/27/2023
Baillie Gifford: We’ve got the right resources to do private equity for Scottish Mortgage
Stewart Heggie, Baillie Gifford's commercial director for Scottish Mortgage, refutes the accusation from the trust's boardroom rebel, Amar Bhidé, that the fund manager lacks the resources to invest in unquoted companies.
03/27/2023
Climate fintech HeavyFinance raises €3m seed
With almost a third of global greenhouse emissions coming from agricultural products, HeavyFinance is hoping to revolutionise agricultural financing.
03/27/2023
Federated Hermes launches Article 9 global investment grade credit fund
In partnership with CCLA