10/25/2016
Catella exceeds planned equity target for its Dutch residential fund
The number of new residential units is stagnating and the volume of planning permissions is on the decline.
Alternative Investments
10/25/2016
Investcorp to Acquire 3i's Debt Management Arm for $271 Million
The transaction is subject to various regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the first half of 2017.
10/25/2016
Top 10 French bank takes a 10% Stake in Debt-Based Crowdinvesting Platform WeShareBonds
Founded in July 2015 and opened for business in June 2016, WeShareBonds is one of the latest entrants in the French emerging sector of debt-based investing and lending platforms.
10/25/2016
A hedge fund manager who retired at 36 says stay away from the industry
Many of these issues are tied to a feeling that the industry has passed its golden years.
10/24/2016
These financial markets professionals expect to face 34% pay cut
Hedge funds, which charge some of the highest fees in the money-management business.
10/24/2016
China sovereign wealth fund CIC invests in German homes, say sources
CIC was not available for comment after regular business hours.
10/24/2016
Gulf investors know London property is fashionable in every season
There are bargains to be had following the UK’s Brexit vote in June, which prompted a dramatic devaluation of the pound
10/24/2016
Barclays CEO dines with hedgies towrest business from unlikely foe
Barclays held a $1 million bash for 55 hedge funds
10/24/2016
Vulture funds seen shifting assets after tax clampdown
Government to add more anti-avoidance measures
10/24/2016
Chinese companies target Portuguese banks
Banks are expected to be given up to 25-30 years to pay back the loan.
10/24/2016
RWC Announces Partnership With Ricehadleygates
RWC Partners established their Emerging and Frontier Market investment team under Malloy and Johnstone mid-way through 2015.
10/21/2016
TriState Capital to Accelerate Growth of Its Chartwell Investment Partners Subsidiary Through Transaction with Aberdeen Asset Management, Inc.
Brings expanded product capability and about $4 billion in client assets to Chartwell as TriState Capital executes strategy to complement strong organic growth of its investment management business with selective acquisitions --
10/21/2016
US asset manager Cohen & Steers initiates UK push
The firm is working on the roll-out of a preferred securities fund.
10/21/2016
Henderson argues commercial property remains ‘attractive’
The fund has sold seven properties in August and two in September.
10/21/2016
Hermes’ Alloatti: The investment case for banks
The banking sector has made great strides in shoring up capital structures.
10/20/2016
UK SME Lender Goes After Banking License
Amicus Finance is looking to secure a banking license sometime in 2017
10/20/2016
Aviva Investors hands second convertibles fund to US specialist Westwood
They managed the Aviva Investors Global Convertibles and Aviva Investors Global Convertibles Absolute Return funds.
10/20/2016
Millionaire businessman told intruders: 'I don't deal weed, I work for an insurance company'
The call captured the 51-year-old begging for help and also being asked for weed money by the raiders.
10/20/2016
Millionaire businessman told intruders: 'I don't deal weed, I work for an insurance company'
The call captured the 51-year-old begging for help and also being asked for weed money by the raiders.
10/20/2016
Family Offices Beckon to Hedge Funders
Inquiries from hedge fund employees about family office jobs have increased to 30 this year from five in previous years