04/06/2016
Rule change raises stakes in LSE-Deutsche Boerse merger
Atweak to new market rules has raised the stakes in the London Stock Exchange’s bid to merge with its German rival Deutsche Boerse.
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04/06/2016
LSE Elite programme launches in Morocco
Today’s launch is also testament to Casablanca Stock Exchange’s commitment to supporting Moroccan SMEs
04/06/2016
Norway sovereign wealth funds get red light on infrastructure
Government Pension Fund Global's target real estate allocation rises to 7%
04/06/2016
Baring Emerging Europe trust scraps 10% performance fee
The board of the Baring Emerging Europe trust has agreed to remove the 10% performance fee, leaving the investment management fee unchanged.
04/05/2016
£17m boost for vital North East business investment fund 'JEREMIE'
The multi-million pound top-up for the JEREMIE fund will help more than 100 companies over the next nine months
04/05/2016
Aviva joins Flood Re for direct business with homeowners
Existing customers using the MyAviva app will also be able to access a Flood Re enabled renewal from that date according to the insurer.
04/05/2016
Hedge funds facing increased investor demands for STP efficiencies
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04/05/2016
Qatari firm plans to convert US embassy in London to luxury hotel
Qatari Diar is also undertaking a $2bn rental venture in the UK capital
04/04/2016
Franklin Templeton hit with outflows of €26bn in one year
The $714bn fund house was hit with outflows of €26bn, or around a fifth of its mutual fund assets in Europe, in the year to the end of February, according to Morningstar, the data provider.
04/04/2016
Woodford to absorb fund research costs and heighten transparency on total cost of investing
Research costs are a function of our role and we believe it is only right that Woodford, not our investors, pay for it.
04/04/2016
Peregrine Guernsey appoints Northern Trust for Global Custody and Fund Administration
The funds will be administered from Northern Trust’s Guernsey office and add to its growing client base in the Channel Islands where Northern Trust provides a range of fund administration solutions, banking, global custody, depositary, credit and fi
04/04/2016
Africa watches as Kenya prepares to test Eurobond waters
Despite the difficulties, some African Eurobonds have been outperforming, thanks in part to the bounce in oil and metals but also on the back of some potential turnaround stories, something all investors love.
04/01/2016
Unigestion’s Direct Opportunities Fund Sees Successful First Close
Unigestion has announced that it has successfully held the first close of its private equity fund, Unigestion Direct Opportunities 2015.
04/01/2016
ESMA recognizes SIX x-clear as a third-country CCP under EMIR
The ESMA board of supervisors yesterday approved the application of SIX x-clear Ltd as a central counterparty under the European Market Infrastructure Regulation.
04/01/2016
Natixis Global Asset Management Launches New Sustainable Equity Fund
Applies a Thematic Approach to ESG Analysis for Investors Looking for Impactful and Responsible Management
04/01/2016
ACM Vie, Amundi close €271m Paris office buy
A joint-venture between insurer ACM Vie and funds managed by Amundi Immobilier has completed the acquisition of an office building located at 2-8 rue Ancelle in Neuilly-sur-Seine, Paris region for €271 mln.
03/31/2016
Asset management: Allianz plays the long game
Allianz’s life business contributes roughly €500bn of investment capital, with the property/casualty business contributing the remainder.
03/31/2016
Principal Global Investors Selects Eagle Solution to Support Global IBOR
Multi-boutique asset manager to benefit from consolidated platform
03/31/2016
Edmond de Rothschild launches second infrastructure debt fund
The new Luxembourg-regulated fund will have the same investment philosophy as the previous generation and is aiming to raise between EUR 400 million and 800 million.
03/31/2016
Fidelity Investments cuts valuations on numerous start-ups
The writedowns also reflect declines in technology share prices more broadly, as companies such as Twitter, LinkedIn and Salesforce have seen share prices sink.