09/04/2020
Investec talks corporate access: The ‘new normal’ will be a blended model
Andrew Peck on why there’s no magic in good corporate access, the popularity of the fireside chat under Covid-19 and why a Mifid II rollback will have little impact
Alternative Investments
09/04/2020
First Private establishes multi-boutique network FP Investment Partners
The boutique partners are independent, specialised teams with a clear focus and strong convictions, and the platform currently offers access to quant investing, infrastructure and alternatives/hedge fund investments.
09/03/2020
EIF and HBOR invest in three equity funds in Croatia unlocking €205 million for local SMEs and MidCaps
The investment will narrow a substantial market gap for alternative funding sources for SMEs and mid-caps in Croatia and expand financing options available to local companies as they recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
09/03/2020
France unleashes 100 billion euro stimulus to revive economy
The plan also aims to put Macron’s pro-business push back on track with already flagged cuts in business taxes worth 10 billion euros annually and fresh public funds to give a boost France’s industrial, construction and transport sectors.
09/03/2020
Germany raises 6.5 billion euros from first-ever green bond
Germany hopes to issue a range of bonds with different maturity dates to build a green yield curve that other countries and companies looking to sell their own green bonds could then use as a reference point.
09/02/2020
Adviser bags £65m Aum in 11th acquisition
It is the firm’s 11th acquisition since it launched in 2010.
09/02/2020
AXA IM adds multi-asset impact fund
It can invest from 0% to 100% in debt securities, including inflation-linked, green, social and sustainable bonds, and from 0% to 75% in equities.
09/02/2020
Investment manager unveils ESG encyclopaedia for advisers
‘There is so much noise at the moment that it’s difficult to get a clear idea’
09/02/2020
iM Global Partner and Eurizon enter into a partnership
Eurizon strengthens its Investment Department in the Japanese equity investments area
09/02/2020
LEBC chief takes leave of absence for health reasons
Mr McVitie founded LEBC Group in 2000 with the aim to deliver comprehensive advice that was tailored to client needs, committing to trying to transform access to financial advice in the UK.
09/02/2020
Ascentric sale completes
Regional expert Joël Le Saux to take up new role within Italian company’s equity team and retain oversight for long-running fund.
09/02/2020
Mainstream secures $620m Chile financing ahead of group sale
Move is second phase in three-stage development contract in the country
09/02/2020
iM Global and Eurizon strike Japan fund deal as Syz duo move
Regional expert Joël Le Saux to take up new role within Italian company’s equity team and retain oversight for long-running fund.
09/02/2020
Willis Owen reveals the best and worst sectors and funds in August 2020 - Gilt funds tank as spectre of inflation returns
The recovery in the UK and globally continues to defy many investors’ expectations.
09/02/2020
New government programmes to spark Q4 boom in Greek property market
“The success of the Golden Visa Program has demonstrated there is a real appetite for Greek property, drawing approximately 10,000 investors to date and the new programmes will complement the existing offering.”
09/02/2020
Ardent Financial Appoints Apex and Calypso for Middle and Back-Office
Apex to provide front to back platform using Calypso’s market leading software
09/02/2020
Munich Private Equity Partners starts fundraising for fourth mid-cap buyout programme
MPEP successfully closed its predecessor program MPEP III at EUR162 million with renowned international investors, well above its original target of EUR100 million.
09/02/2020
Swedish pension giant backs new EM fund run by UK boutique
Specialist asset manager receives $350m in start-up capital from Swedish pension giant AP1.
09/01/2020
Billionaire-Backed Saxo Bank Reveals Hong Kong Expansion Plans
For now, there are signs that high-net-worth investors are mostly staying put, as they try to assess how far the mainland will go to enforce its stricter regime.
09/01/2020
Catella advised Schroders in acquisition and financing of significant office properties in Copenhagen
Schroders is one of the leading global investment managers with more than 200 years of history and responsible for approx. EUR 500 billion of assets.