10/01/2021
Jupiter drops local currency emphasis from A-rated EMD manager's fund
UK asset manager removes requirement to focus on local markets, with new approach centred on developing world income.
Alternative Investments
09/30/2021
Kyma Investment Partners holds first closing of fund at EUR100m
Datlas partners with its customers to embark on digital transformation journeys, offering technology and services with the Platform as a Service (BPaaS) model
09/30/2021
Mirova launches impact private equity fund
Marc Romano joined Mirova in July to launch this strategy
09/29/2021
Vanguard's new portfolios 'more active' than Lifestrategy
Renzi Ricci said the Lifetarget portfolios were aimed at delivering an outcome to the investor rather than targeting an asset allocation, with each one targeting a different minimum long-term return.
09/29/2021
How AIFM Solutions Can Help Your Fund Launch Succeed
Using an FCA-regulated AIFM allows fund managers to outsource the set-up, oversight, and operation of alternative investment funds to a licensed firm with regulatory experience and infrastructure.
09/29/2021
Columbia Threadneedle wins £1.7bn global credit mandate from St James's Place
The mandate adds to the range of funds managed by Columbia Threadneedle on behalf of St James's Place, including a £7.9bn Strategic Managed mandate and a £760m UK Equity mandate.
09/29/2021
Citi Launches Integrated ESG & Multi-Currency Notional Pooling Capabilities in Luxembourg
This automation, combined with enhanced treasury workstation integration, enables Citi’s clients to participate in sustainable short-time investments and automate their ESG initiatives end-to-end.
09/28/2021
Blue Whale Growth Fund surpasses £1bn in AUM
“This is just the beginning of the road for us as we hope to share our passion for delivering consistent significant outperformance with even more investors in the UK and beyond.”
09/28/2021
Lindsell Train founders pocket £35m in sluggish year for fund boutique
FUM grew by just 6% in 2021 compared to 32% spike the year before
09/28/2021
Baillie Gifford cuts fees on £1bn UK Equity Alpha fund after tough year
The Edinburgh-based firm has cut the annual charge on the fund, which sits at the bottom of its peer group over 12 months.
09/28/2021
Generali CEO Donnet Faces Key Test in Face of Opposition From 2 Leading Investors
Generali’s appointments committee on Friday recommended that the board files a slate of nominees
09/27/2021
Northern Trust’s FlexShares Launches Emerging Markets Climate-Focused Exchange Traded Funds in Europe
The strategies will utilize Northern Trust Asset Management’s Quality factor scoring in an effort to identify companies that exhibit strength in profitability, management expertise and cash flow while also maximizing the portfolio’s ESG exposu
09/27/2021
YFM backs Vuealta with multi-million pound investment
The investment backs the experienced founders and management team to continue their global expansion strategy alongside US-based Anaplan.
09/24/2021
Peel Hunt AIMs high as IPO pulls in £112m
The mid- and small-cap broker’s AIM listing has given it a market capitalisation of £280m.
09/24/2021
Top Aegon sustainable team spots three new opportunities
Aegon Asset Management has added three new sustainable stock holdings to its Sustainable Equity and Global Sustainable Equity Funds.
09/24/2021
How hedge funds and their investors can manage increased reporting demand in the digital age
Outsourcing providers can navigate these relationships continuously in a way that is increasingly in demand in a digital-first world.
09/24/2021
IFLR Recognizes Two Milbank Associates as 2021 EMEA Rising Stars
She also advises on the related UK/EU regulatory framework, focusing on the EU risk retention regime as it applies to both EU and US securitization transactions.
09/23/2021
Fulcrum Asset Management assembles strategic adviser panel
The panel will offer an additional layer of analysis and consultation regarding longer-term investments, enhancing Fulcrum’s existing capability in the area.
09/23/2021
SS&C Named Top Hedge Fund, Private Equity Administrator by Global Custodian
The independent annual survey asked SS&C clients to rate administrators across a number of categories, including client service, reporting and onboarding.
09/21/2021
Oddo BHF snaps up French value boutique
German group expands foothold in Europe with deal for Paris-based investment house.