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HSBC AM launches Sustainable Healthcare Fund

These companies will have a clinical and cost savings focus, aiming to improve healthcare affordability.

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires Pulsant

Pulsant was advised by Jefferies International Limited (financial adviser) and Ropes & Gray LLP (legal counsel).

Consultants see continued drive towards ‘alternative’ private debt, including regulatory capital and direct lending strategies

FEG is a Cincinnati-based investment consultancy advising a combined AUM of USD14.9 billion, primarily for non-profits such as endowments and foundations.

L&G launches later life mortgage portal for advisers

“As an adviser, online portals are a fantastic innovation – they mean hanging on the phone is hopefully a thing of the past.”

Freo awarded €400m Spanish hotels investment mandate

Andrew Hunter, managing director and head of hotels for Freo, said “Covid has provided a significant temporary disruption to hospitality but we are long-term believers in the sector.

UK dividends jump 51 per cent in Q2

Link’s dividend monitor in October 2020 showed UK dividends were down by 49 per cent in the quarter as firms tightened their belts due to the pandemic.

Tikehau Capital Surpasses Target with €617m Final Close for Second Vintage of European Special Opportunities Strategy

Launched in late 2019, TSO II has a flexible investment mandate, providing corporate and asset-backed capital solutions across primary and secondary credit markets in Europe.

Jersey - the REIT choice for UK property investment

We have prepared this note in order to set out some initial information and considerations in relation to the use of a real estate investment trust (“REIT”) which will list on The International Stock Exchange (formerly known as the Channel Isl

AXA XL launches Political Risk, Credit and Bond insurance in Germany

For large German multinational companies, most of which have historically been keen investors overseas, managing the risks associated with foreign trade is extremely important.

IQ-EQ to acquire Davy Global Fund Management

The strategic combination of IQ-EQ and DGFM creates an established full service funds business in Ireland with a proven track record and prominent market position.

Hansard Global sees 8.3% uplift in new business over last year

Positive new business momentum

Aspect Capital announces new UCITS investment offering

This launch reinforces Aspect’s commitment to meeting investors’ requirements, providing them with much-needed diversification in the form of a robust, liquid, UCITS-compliant vehicle.

Progeny group hails "very strong" first half

Progeny Group is based in Leeds with offices in London, Edinburgh, Salisbury, Buckinghamshire, West Sussex and Lancashire.

Four in ten advisers consider full platform ownership

In May research from Nextwealth found almost half of advisers planned to launch their own white-label platform in the next three years.

Morningstar UK Fund Manager of the Year Finalists

The nominees for the 2021 Morningstar UK Fund Manager of the Year Awards have been announced

State Street Launches Front to Back Private Markets Solution

Agrees to Acquire Mercatus, Inc. to Offer Fully Integrated Platform For Growing Private Market Segments Including Infrastructure, Private Equity, Real Estate, Private Debt and Fund of Funds

Swiss Life Expands Into Nordic Real Estate

Swiss Life Asset Managers will retain NRP’s real estate unit of 39 employees and its Oslo office which will operate under the Swiss Life Asset Managers brand.

Morrisons bid battle prospects diminish as private equity giants join forces

Apollo Global Management has said it is no longer considering a rival offer to buy Morrisons, but is instead in discussions with the consortium whose bid has already been accepted by the board.

Crestbridge shortlisted in private equity service provider awards

After a year of strong growth in the private equity space and across the group, it has been named as a finalist in the ‘Fund Administration (Under $50bn AUA)’ category at the awards.

Grant Thornton and Bold advise on adm's Dutch acquisition

Among the firm’s well-known clients are Dove, Fairy, Nivea, MaxFactor, Oral-B and Head Shoulders, as well as retailers such as Boss and Puma.

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