10/18/2018
Singapore’s GIC adds to European investments
In the latest deals, GIC acquired the 40-storey Tour Ariane office tower in Paris from French real estate firm Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield. The deal is expected to close by December.
Alternative Investments
10/17/2018
Are UK domestics cheap? Six alternative charts investors should be watching
Gallery from Tellworth Investments
10/17/2018
Standard Life Aberdeen Supports Green GB Week
Standard Life Aberdeen will procure 100% of electricity in its global offices from renewable sources by 2020.
10/17/2018
RAM Active Investments announce support for the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures
Our research efforts are aimed at ultimately improving our portfolio’s risk/return profile while also favouring responsible companies with sustainable business models.
10/17/2018
Banks could owe millions more in PPI payouts after Which? exposes claims loophole
As a result, there could be countless victims of the PPI scandal still sitting on banks’ databases that might never receive refunds.
10/16/2018
The Growth Stage launches institutional funding platform for investment in private growth companies
The Growth Stage has also partnered with 10 of the world’s leading professional advisers
10/16/2018
The PRI’s ESG Monitoring and Reporting in Private Equity
The report incorporates case studies from fund managers and investors, providing concrete examples of how the framework can be tailored and implemented.
10/16/2018
AFH seeks £15m to carry on buying
The money will be raised by issuing around 4 million shares worth £3.70 each
10/15/2018
Saudi buyers snapping up European commercial real estate
Saudi Arabian asset management firm SEDCO Capital recently acquired three properties worth $179.9m across France and the UK as investments
10/15/2018
Investors bet against Italian debt as budget fears intensify
Value of Italian bonds out on loan — a proxy for short selling — hits four-month high
10/15/2018
Charities lose as lottery punters turn to offshore betting websites
The companies offer bets on lotteries around the world, including the US Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries which regularly feature jackpots of hundreds of millions
10/15/2018
Carlyle dealmaker puts $100m of his cash into own fund
Marcel van Poecke is contributing to group’s $4bn international energy fund
10/15/2018
RBC: client exodus leaves Gars on course for £12bn outflow in 2018
Analysts at the bank noted that a three-year track record is key for marketing, and Gars has foundered against rival mandates run by Invesco and Aviva over this period.
10/15/2018
Tom Yeowart: What makes a good fund manager?
Avoid broad-brush strokes
10/14/2018
Billionaire brothers bid for Santander HQ in Madrid
The Reubens, who were ranked fourth in this year’s Sunday Times Rich List with a fortune of £15bn, are competing against the bank itself, which wants to buy back the costly lease, and the private equity firm AGC Equity Partners.
10/12/2018
Coupland Cardiff launches new fund focused on Indian subcontinent
It is focussed on high growth and high quality companies that benefit from domestic growth and strong corporate governance with demonstrable track records.
10/12/2018
BlackRock handed £30bn chunk of giant Lloyds mandate
Schroders is favourite to oversee the remainder of the £109bn being pulled from Standard Life Aberdeen
10/12/2018
Ashmore shrugs of emerging market volatility to grow assets
Markets were volatile during the quarter, particularly in local currency-denominated themes, however sentiment improved towards the end of the period following positive developments in certain high profile countries.
10/12/2018
Mike Ashley snaps up Glasgow’s House of Fraser for £95m
The iconic store on Buchanan Street, which includes Hermes, Christian Louboutin, Prada and Gucci, would continue to operate as Frasers once the agreement completes.
10/11/2018
The Burrito Bond is back
Chilango, which serves vibrant Mexican food made with high quality fresh ingredients, has since extended its footprint, and as it seeks to accelerate its growth, the award-winning chain is looking to raise further capital.