03/05/2019
Aberdeen Standard Investments seeks income via ‘unorthodox’ assets
“It is a genuinely diversified fund that aims to identify and take advantage of what some people might consider unorthodox asset classes,” said Brooks.
Alternative Investments
03/05/2019
Bankers Are Circling Europe’s Growing Cannabis Market
The bubble, similar to the cryptocurrency craze before it, led to some odd corporate events
03/05/2019
Guernsey offers solution to pension scheme risks
Guernsey’s pedigree in pensions began in longevity de-risking due to it being increasingly affordable and providing access to the reinsurance market
03/04/2019
Poland places €2bn worth of green bonds
The 30-year series was priced at 77 bp over mid-swaps, yielding 2.071% with annual coupon at 2%.
03/04/2019
Kingswood broadens client services through affiliate advisory platforms
Through its affiliate advisory platform, Kingswood can also provide corporate finance support including large transaction advisory services, fair value assessments and independent accountant’s reports.
03/04/2019
Chilango to expand with £3m ‘Burrito Bond 2’ fundraise
With the money raised, the Mexican restaurant group has been looking for central London sites to open new restaurants
03/01/2019
Carnegie Fonder launches balanced funds
The Carnegie Multi also has a global mandate and invests 40% in equities, 30% in fixed income and 30% in alternatives, including hedge funds.
03/01/2019
10 investment trusts for your Isa 2019
These types of investment trusts can help to diversify large equity focused portfolios.
03/01/2019
Jupiter Fund Management profits and assets fall as Brexit uncertainty hurts investor sentiment
Jupiter Fund Management lowered its dividend by 13% to 28.5p each
03/01/2019
MUFG Close to Buying DZ Bank Aviation Arm for $6.3 Billion
Deal is one of biggest in Japanese bank’s history since 2005
02/28/2019
DeVere to move management of Malta Qrops clients’ investments
The firm’s partnership with Pacific Asset Management has ‘helped develop the process’
02/28/2019
World’s largest sovereign wealth fund loses US$57 billion
Fixed-income investments were down 0.6%, while investments in unlisted real estate rose 7.5%.
02/28/2019
Shawbrook provides funding line to support Rubicon Partners’ acquisition of Cortland Fibron
Rubicon Partners is a hands-on investment partnership focused on acquiring complex industrial businesses across Europe and North America.
02/28/2019
Investec funds £5.1m Leeds co-working venture
Barclays Eagle Labs have already taken an entire floor dedicated to incubating high-growth businesses in Leeds.
02/28/2019
Albion markets OLIM fund to advisers for first time
The SVM Albion OLIM UK Equity Income fund was opened to retail investors in 2017, a year after it it was taken over by Albion.
02/28/2019
Thematic boutique’s CEO names new focus areas and growth plans
These new areas of focus were identified through CPR AM’s constant research into new themes and sources of long-term growth.
02/28/2019
Erste Group sees 2019 profit growth
Net interest income rose by 5.3 per cent
02/27/2019
Fund aiming for 12% return launches
The fund aims to deliver stable and uncorrelated returns to traditional asset classes and maintain a market neutral profile
02/27/2019
The time is ripe for a European safe asset
Eurozone markets’ dependence on German debt creates destabilising distortions
02/27/2019
EFAMA reports on ownership of investment funds in Europe
Investment fund ownership in Europe grew by 150% during the 2008-2017 period.