05/18/2023
How technology is improving investment in alternative assets
But characteristics such as illiquidity, time-consuming manual processes and a lack of transparency can make these assets more cumbersome than mainstream ones.
Alternative Investments
05/18/2023
Rise in number of people borrowing to cover insurance costs
The research chimes with a report from Guardian at the end of last year, whose results of a survey of 701 financial advisers showed that 18 per cent had been contacted by clients wishing to reduce their cover.
05/18/2023
Nucleus CEO: We won't rush £43bn FNZ move
Platform is wary of replatforming risks as it looks to move Nucleus and James Hay clients to new software.
05/17/2023
Banco Santander S A : Santander Asset Management launches a new alternatives asset manager
Grupo Santander is launching a new alternatives asset manager to step up its commitment to this business.
05/17/2023
Scottish Mortgage cuts Illumina after ‘disappointing’ year for gene stock and trust
Baillie Gifford fund managers insist they will not change course after Scottish Mortgage shares slumped by a third, but have slashed their position in gene sequencer Illumina.
05/17/2023
Aegon’s trading update for the first quarter 2023
During the first quarter, we continued to reallocate capital to those businesses where we can build leading positions
05/17/2023
LHV Bank ramps maximum SME loan size to £5m
The bank’s move to offer larger sized loans brings it more sharply into competition with mid-market lenders such as Allica, OakNorth and Shawbrook.
05/16/2023
Suntera Global bolsters Guernsey presence with acquisition of Carey
Suntera Global makes a further Guernsey acquisition to broaden its service offering and augment its international fund administration capability.
05/15/2023
Are the Swiss and British financial centers moving closer together?
Negotiations could be completed by late summer 2023.
05/15/2023
Mayfair Capital rebrands as Swiss Life Asset Managers UK
Firm sees opportunities in UK infrastructure
05/15/2023
James Anderson returns with Agnelli family backing
Former Baillie Gifford partner to launch innovation fund as part of new $3bn investment group
05/15/2023
Private equity trusts under threat as discounts continue to widen
Investec analysis
05/15/2023
Hedge funds build major short position against Close Brothers
More than 6% of Close Brothers’ stock, worth £90m, is held on loan, according to data from S&P Market Intelligence.
05/12/2023
Value Partners moves into new London office
Value Partners has been active in the UK for several years now
05/12/2023
The Future of Funds is Bright – Guernsey Funds Forum 2023
The partnership between us really matters.
05/11/2023
Swiss Life increases fee income by 7% in the first quarter of 2023
Swiss Life Asset Managers generated fee income of CHF 212 million in the first three months of 2023.
05/11/2023
Inarcassa increases investments in Italian private banks to €200m
Its strategic asset allocation includes a specific component for government bonds and equity investments in Italy totalling €800m
05/11/2023
Compass posts strong results taking advantage of outsourcing trends
This is a major positive for Compass as it should lead to higher organic growth in the future as these companies grow and outsource more.
05/10/2023
Tishman Speyer and Raffles Family Office Announce Blue Chip Collaboration to Launch APAC Real Estate Fund
This synergistic collaboration between a leading global real estate investor and a leading Asian MFO will grant private wealth investors unparalleled access into tailored, institutional grade real estate investments.
05/10/2023
Formerly-retired David Roberts and Alex Ralph resurface at Nedgroup
The pair will run an active global bond fund