06/07/2022
South African advice firm sets out growth plans in UK
Needham said Alpha Wealth had established a track record of recruiting and training former sportspeople to become financial planners.
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06/07/2022
Edmond de Rothschild REIM Steps In The German Residential Sector With Fundament Advisory Through A Joint Venture
Created by a team of highly experienced and recognized Real Estate professionals
06/07/2022
Isa season boosts UK fund flows
In total the 2022 Isa season saw net inflows of £934mn, slightly above the five-year average of £922mn.
06/07/2022
Old Mill buys financial outsourcing firm in growth push
Chief executive of Old Mill, Kevin Whitmarsh, said for the company digital innovation is a key part of its growth plans.
06/06/2022
Elliott Management Sues London Metal Exchange Over Nickel Crisis
Exchange’s parent says claim by U.S. investment firm is without merit
06/06/2022
Aviva explores using shareholder money to fund infrastructure projects
Insurance group wants to back early-stage investments with a social purpose
06/06/2022
Octopus in talks to back 5 advice firms with funding and tech support
The accelerator will be funded by Octopus Capital, but the group is still in the process of allocating a pot of cash.
06/06/2022
Vanguard launches Lifestrategy model portfolios
The MPS will invest across global equity and fixed income markets through underlying index funds.
06/06/2022
Magners Owners C&C Group is Europe's largest shorted position
Industrials and consumer discretionary have consistently been the most shorted sectors so far in 2022.
06/03/2022
Janus Henderson closes £1bn property fund sale to mystery buyer
The £1bn Janus Henderson Property fund has been sold to an undisclosed buyer.
06/02/2022
Hedge funds turn more bearish on stocks even after rough start to 2022
Crispin Odey wagers ‘life is going to be much more difficult for investors’
06/01/2022
Apis Growth Fund I sells Q Link interest to Sanlam Private Equity
During the investment period, Apis has leveraged its extensive experience in global financial services
06/01/2022
Impax posts £2.5mn inflows despite challenging markets
“This has led to strong performance, for example, in the fossil fuel energy sector, to which Impax strategies typically have no exposure.”
06/01/2022
Schroder Real Estate Investment buys GBP14.7 million mixed-use asset
The company added that average rent is GBP18.65 per square foot, however it believes that it has the potential to increase rental levels through "refurbishment and improving sustainability performance."
06/01/2022
ZEDRA continues to build pension services offering in the UK
Add to this the pressure being applied by the Department for Work and Pensions and The Pension Regulator
06/01/2022
New cost model floated to ensure longevity of manager ESG efforts
The rest of the management fee would be paid on fluctuating assets under management, as is the case currently.
05/31/2022
7IM coughs up £4m to compensate for losses in dual fund wind-up
£33m 7IM Absolute Return Portfolio and £20m Income Portfolio had hefty exposure to defunct Guernsey bond fund
05/31/2022
Market Pulse: a slowdown, not a recession
Brian Flavin is a highly experienced equities analyst with an eye for matching market trends to investment opportunities.
05/31/2022
Positive outlook for European bank bonds
European banks are entering the slowdown with healthy capital buffers. We would argue that they’re in a position to benefit from the rising rates environment.
05/31/2022
Zurich impact investment firm launches PE finance inclusion fund
It invests in companies active in microfinance, small and medium enterprise financing, micro-insurance and technology.