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German asset management industry reaches record

2019 saw open-ended investment funds raise new money to the tune of €120.2bn net from investors.

Isa sales hit lowest level since financial crisis

The all-important Isa season in the first half of the year was a damp squib with half the usual volume of net sales thanks to last-minute Brexit negotiations and political brinkmanship.

Fenergo valued at $800m after fresh investment by ABN Amro

The firm is eyeing a potential Nasdaq initial public offering within the next two years as it expands its client base in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

German asset management industry reaches record

2019 saw open-ended investment funds raise new money to the tune of €120.2bn net from investors.

Berkeley Group added to HL Select UK Growth Shares fund

This means Berkeley is now the only developer undertaking major brownfield regeneration at scale in London and the South East.

UK M&A party might just be getting started – River and Mercantile’s Lough

The listed UK equity market could see a further spike in M&A activity this year

Largest ever Baltic private equity fund ready to invest in new regional champions

We are actively working on a number of new investments that will ultimately allow us to leverage on our ability to execute complex deals with promising growth prospects.”

Axis Bank UK to halt buy-to-let origination

Axis Bank UK launched its buy-to-let range, which is aimed at professional landlords, back in 2015.

Axa sells off central and eastern Europe life operations

While UK IFA firm makes its first Scottish acquisition

JPMAM launches first fixed income multi-factor ETF in Europe

The JPMAM index provides exposure to global corporate high yield markets, across developed and emerging markets, but will emphasise exposure to high yield securities which exhibit strong value, quality and momentum characteristics.

Eurizon launches €3.4bn alternatives boutique

The launch comes to bolster Eurizon's asset management business while reinforcing the firm's pledges to support Italy's real economy in the wake of the successful launches of PIR and ELTIF funds, said the company in a note.

Cazenove to manage university mandate on ‘low carbon’ basis

The University of Reading has picked Cazenove Capital to run a £120m portfolio

Intertrust awarded Trust Company of the Year

The award sets Intertrust apart from its peers and is a recognition of the developments that the company has made in the region over the past 12 months.

Vanguard’s Next Step: U.K. Retirement Accounts

The fund giant’s international expansion will continue with a SIPP platform

Fiera Capital sets up new HQ for European operations in London

Office will house Fiera Real Estate UK, Fiera Capital UK and Fiera Infrastructure

Nucleus boss on the future of platforms

"The other type of platform, which is what I think Nucleus is becoming, will be part of the advice and financial planning process.

Ken Wotton doubles Tatton stake in Gresham House funds

The £300m funds initiated a position in the DFM at the start of 2019

Jupiter shuts two funds as outflows bite

The Jupiter Enhanced Distribution fund has returned 9 per cent over the past three years

RWC Partners confirms completion of new ownership structure

It is a great vote of confidence that a significant portion of the recently available shares have been bought back by RWC and our people; such a commitment to owning equity deeply reinforces the long-term dedication of our entire organisation, both to RWC

Why the European Union’s green taxonomy is risky business

Unfortunately, the Commission’s one-dimensional approach disregards two of the three, with potentially damaging consequences.

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