02/01/2017
Brexit and Mortar: London REal Estate Risks and Opportunities
Demeroutis’ reminiscence neatly encapsulates the excitement and sense of urgency among wealthy foreign investors in the immediate aftermath of the Brexit vote.
Alternative Investments
02/01/2017
Star manager Neil Woodford set to launch new higher-yielding fund
In 2014 Woodford quit Invesco Perpetual, where at one point he ran more than £30bn, to start his own fund manager, Woodford Investment Management.
02/01/2017
UK corporate pensions headache could worsen in 2017
Several companies have taken steps in recent months to finance the deficits.
01/31/2017
Investors rush to invest in ‘safe assets’ after political upheaval
The initial shock of the outcome was also damning for the Property sector, as investors rushed to withdraw assets.
01/31/2017
Eversheds roll out e-signature solution for clients
Eversheds is an early adopter of e-signature in the Irish market
01/31/2017
Sales in property sector fell 60% after EU vote
Cofunds believes investors are opting for less risky assets as the political upheaval takes centre stage.
01/31/2017
Fund management firm opens Dublin office to combat Brexit uncertainty
It was chosen because of its legal system, the English language and its business environment.
01/31/2017
Investors divided over private equity’s pay day
Firms are taking advantage of strong investor demand and lowering the hurdle rate on new funds – raising concerns for some
01/31/2017
Yet another reason to like investment trusts – transparency
But keeping it simple for now, an investment trust is simply a company that owns other companies.
01/31/2017
£90M US private equity deal for claims manager
We operate in a vibrant and ever-changing insurance market.
01/31/2017
Portfolio management, risk management and asset correlations
Balancing risk and expected return is burdensome for any investor considering any array of investment choices and decisions.
01/30/2017
Key City trading firms poised to move from London to Amsterdam after Brexit
Amsterdam may be especially attractive because of its long trading history, he added.
01/30/2017
First State’s Agarwal tops fund manager league table
The Scottish table ranks managers from fund houses with a significant presence north of the Border.
01/30/2017
European Investors Bet on Economic Revival
With eurozone growth and inflation expectations picking up.
01/30/2017
Allianz considers takeover of Australia's QBE - source
Allianz declined to comment. QBE said in a statement on Monday it was not in discussions with Allianz or any other potential buyer.
01/30/2017
Isle of Wight's outperformance vindicates active management
The scheme’s journey towards an improved funding level has not been smooth.
01/27/2017
State Street secures investment services mandate
The Allianz mandate is subject to approval from the boards of the applicable funds, and to customary regulatory approvals.
01/27/2017
St James’s Place to publish bond and pension charges online
Move for greater transparency follows increased scrutiny of industry fees
01/27/2017
Amrop Expands Footprint to Norway
The firm also offers leadership assessment and board services.
01/27/2017
“Uncertainty nullified by alternative finance.”
Over six months have passed since the Brexit vote, and still no one is really sure of what the longer-term impact will be on businesses, investors or even economics.