03/24/2023
L&G partners with Consumer Duty Alliance to promote good practice
“With four months to go before the consumer duty comes into force, the launch of the CDA is an incredibly timely initiative.
Alternative Investments
03/24/2023
Drop in pensioner incomes reiterates need to save for retirement
Even in a year when the triple lock was in force, the state pension took a real hit of about 1.5 per cent.
03/23/2023
Heidrick & Struggles acquires purpose consultancy businessfourzero
Headquartered in London, businessfourzero is a consultancy tapping into this trend, by specialising in developing and implementing purpose-driven change.
03/23/2023
AA-rated PM to run new Morgan Stanley IM bond strategies
Asset manager launches pair of funds designed to meet growing demand from European investors for flexible credit strategies
03/23/2023
Ex-UBS duo launches AI equity boutique in Pfäffikon
The first product from the firm set up by Marcial Messmer and Ulrich Carl will be an actively managed certificate investing in European equities.
03/23/2023
Norway's sovereign wealth fund acquires 16.6% stake in German offshore wind farm
The agreement was signed on March 22, with closing expected in the third quarter of 2023, NBIM added.
03/22/2023
Moorfields launches fourth UK office in Preston
Moorfields provides them with a range of services, including debt advisory and alternative finance options, restructuring, and contingency planning.
03/22/2023
Crédit Agricole CIB among the leaders in the French M&A market according to Agefi
Crédit Agricole CIB ranked 2nd in Agefi's league table of the French M&A market in terms of number of transactions completed in 2022 and 6th in terms of amounts.
03/22/2023
EQ Investors reduces fees on passive sustainable portfolio range
They also invest in sustainable sectors, such as clean energy, healthcare, and green bonds.
03/22/2023
Allfunds launches Allfunds Alternative Solutions
Allfunds launches Allfunds Alternative Solutions, a new division specialised in servicing alternative assets
03/21/2023
Lindsell Train welcomes Bill Gates and Warren Buffett buying trust’s stocks
Nick Train says recent share purchases in Heineken and Diageo are a good sign
03/21/2023
Two UK equity Investment Trusts to consider for both income and capital growth
This is a significant outperformance of the AIC UK Equity Investment Trust benchmark 17.5% return.
03/20/2023
INVL Partner Global Infrastructure Fund I raises an additional USD 1.675 million from investors
A total of 112 investors have put money in the fund, which invests in member states of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
03/20/2023
Perspective expands footprint with three acquisitions
This deal added a further 70 households as clients and £37m in AUM to the group. Ian J Hunt Chartered Financial Planners became part of Perspective’s Oxfordshire office.
03/20/2023
Advisers are ‘waking up to VCTs’
VCTs are investment vehicles that were set up to promote investment in small UK businesses that meet certain criteria.
03/17/2023
Budget: Pension cheer but maximising investment allowances remains key
Making pension savings more appealing can only be a positive for long-term investors.
03/17/2023
Aubrey Capital partners with German asset manager Aramea
The partnership will enable Aubrey to work closely with Aramea and its subsidiary company Punica Invest to offer the necessary support and expertise to distribute Aubrey's suite of products successfully.
03/17/2023
Macquarie Asset Management and MAPFRE acquire a multi-let office property in London’s ‘Square Mile’
Featuring flexible floorplates, a large attractive reception and new end-of-trip facilities, the building is fully leased to tenants in the technology, banking and finance, professional services, and restaurant sectors.
03/16/2023
Irish banking sector 'in good stead into the future' - BPFI
He was speaking as European bank shares fell further today, dragged down by wider concerns about the health of the global banking system.
03/16/2023
Octopus Group initiates redundancy risk as it reshapes sales team
Some 16 sales managers and business development managers have been told their roles are at risk, and encouraged to apply for 12 newly-created positions.