10/31/2018
Ex-BlackRock credit chief eyes 2019 hedge fund launch: sources
Credit hedge funds took in $4.8 billion in investor cash between January and September, data from industry tracker eVestment showed, second only to inflows into equity funds.
Alternative Investments
10/30/2018
Substance debate can enhance captives market
The Base Erosion and Profit Shifting debate has seen jurisdictions take different approaches to how they view business substance.
10/29/2018
Big fund launches from big names
A smaller asset manager called Gresham House is also looking to raise up to £200m for a new energy-infrastructure fund focused on batteries connected to the National Grid.
10/29/2018
Staff to share £2m windfall as stockbroker AJ Bell floats
The multi-millionaire entrepreneur has also promised staff that they can buy shares up to the value of £1,800 when the business floats and pay the firm back over 12 months.
10/29/2018
Singapore's CDL buys former London Stock Exchange from Blackstone for £385M
The two investments have been led by CDL’s chief investment officer Frank Khoo, the former head of real estate investment for Asia at AXA Investment Managers, after Khoo was appointed by CDL at the beginning of the year.
10/29/2018
BGC Partners deepens insurance market push with deal
BGC Partners to Acquire Ed Broking Group Limited, a Leading Lloyd's of London Insurance Broker
10/28/2018
Singapore tycoon Kwek buys second London building in span of two months
Britain is going through Brexit blues with the 2019 deadline around the corner.
10/26/2018
DC pension funds to back up British start-ups
"At my Budget in a couple of weeks I will say more about how we can ensure DC pension funds are able to make long-term investment decisions, for the benefit of both their members, and the wider UK economy."
10/26/2018
Guernsey can help development of London insurance market
Mr Hennessy described London as a “unique insurance eco-system”.
10/26/2018
Mandatum Life and Saxo Bank partner to launch Mandatum Trader service
The technology behind Mandatum Trader is the ground breaking Saxo Bank technology.
10/26/2018
Nucleus sees rise in clients and funds despite slower Q3
Customer numbers rose by 4.3% since the beginning of the year and 6.4% over the previous 12 months
10/25/2018
BlackRock to keep European HQ in London after Brexit
Budapest will become the asset manager's largest EU office once the UK leaves the bloc
10/25/2018
UK’s first Halal online investment platform raises additional £6M
The company is fast outpacing traditional incumbents and driving innovation in a sector that lags behind.
10/25/2018
AMP sells wealth protection to Resolution Life
Announces intention to divest via IPO New Zealand wealth management and advice businesses
10/25/2018
Alts boutique exits London to set up shop in Pfäffikon
The executive said that the firm does not plan to expand aggressively within the Swiss market, and will instead continue to work with a global client base.
10/24/2018
DWS picked by Generali for funds partnership
German asset manager unveils its second partnership deal in a week
10/24/2018
Henderson Park acquires central Madrid retail and office property
This acquisition presents a rare opportunity to invest in a prime central Madrid
10/23/2018
Ping An and Merian Global Investors Sign Historic Strategic Agreement
The MOU marks the formal commencement of a new strategic partnership between the two businesses, bringing together their skills and expertise to the benefit of both organizations and their clients.
10/23/2018
Cuba fund first to be listed on London exchange
The investment fund, listed on the Specialist Fund Segment of the LSE, was the first focused on the Communist-run Caribbean island to be listed on the exchange
10/22/2018
UK’s second-largest investment platform buys Alliance Trust Savings
The acquisition adds significant scale to ii and reinforces our ability to deliver excellent choice, value and service to all our customers.”