11/19/2019
Japanese giant steps up global funds push with SMID strategy
One Asset Management said the fund would be focusing on companies with sustainable business models, which also have a differentiated competitive edge.
Alternative Investments
11/19/2019
UK funds to offer “clearer picture” of ESG products
Currently a variety of terms and phrases are used in different ways, which could leave customers confused or unable to find the investment opportunities to match their diverse responsible investment goals.
11/19/2019
Gresham House fires back at family seeking to oust it from trust
Boardroom battle heats up at LMS Capital over investment management arrangements
11/19/2019
Startup India NewQuest Capital Partners raises $1 billion for its 4th fund
According to the firm’s website, NQCP focuses on two types of secondary transactions.
11/19/2019
Holders of maturing NS&I Index Linked Certificates face double blow
The Government has introduced no new NS&I Index Linked Certificates issues for some time.
11/19/2019
AGCS creates new business unit offering unbundled risk services
The services are delivered through AGCS experts and engineers, complemented by third-party providers.
11/19/2019
Willis Re Securities completes €120m ILS for Covéa Mutual
The structure includes a per-occurrence indemnity trigger, with terms mirroring the traditional reinsurance placement, ensuring it can be integrated into the broader property catastrophe reinsurance program.
11/19/2019
IA reaches milestone £5trn consensus on responsible investment terms
But the fact asset managers will classify their own funds raises concerns
11/19/2019
Norwegians to Giant Wealth Fund: Can I Have My Cash Now?
Norway’s wealth fund holds roughly 1.5% of the world’s listed equities
11/18/2019
Campari Group readies French distribution purchase
The put option means Campari has the exclusive right to buy while negotiations are ongoing.
11/18/2019
Dutch government tries to avoid cuts to pension payouts
Millions of retirees face reductions to their incomes for first time next year
11/18/2019
Swiss Bourse to take over Spanish stock exchange
The price of the Offer is €34.00 per share of BME, implying the maximum amount payable by SIX of €2,843m.
11/15/2019
Aberdeen Standard Investment 2020 Market Outlook
James McCann, Senior Global Economist at Aberdeen Standard Investments, highlights key themes that are set to influence the global economy and investment landscape in 2020
11/15/2019
BNP Paribas unveils sustainable real estate ETF
The ETF is likely to appeal to investors seeking European real estate exposure
11/15/2019
Premier Miton Investors launches
The combined group also has "greater financial strength and scale, and enhanced distribution relationships with UK financial advisers, wealth managers and platforms", it added.
11/14/2019
Spearvest acquires CHF 36m premier property in Switzerland
International wealth management firm boosts real estate portfolio with a major acquisition of commercial property.
11/14/2019
Danish pension fund awards Nordea sustainable mandate
The pension fund selected Nordea following public tender where it received 17 offers.
11/14/2019
True Potential platform tops £10bn in assets
Mr Harrison said: "Going through the £10bn mark is an important milestone for True Potential and it underlines how important it was for us to take greater control through our platform rebuild.
11/14/2019
Octopus acquires nine wind farms in deals worth over EUR100m
The two acquisitions represent an addition to Octopus’s considerable European renewables portfolio.
11/13/2019
Private equity firms failing to identify cyber risks
The majority of private equity firms in the UK do not carry out sufficient assessments of cyber risks at their target companies, a new study has uncovered.