09/04/2013

French asset manager Zencap launches mezzanine debt fund

French asset manager Zencap AM has launched a new fund targeting mezzanine real estate debt in western Europe, aimed at small or medium-sized property investors who it says are suffering most from the gap in bank financing.

08/29/2013

JP Morgan announces 17 further fund mergers after Euro review

The new mergers follow on from the liquidation of eight Sicav funds announced on July 23, and the August 2 news of the merger of four sub-funds into two newly named Sicavs, the JPMorgan Funds - Asia Pacific Strategic Equity Fund and the JPMorgan Funds - A

08/29/2013

JP Morgan announces 17 further fund mergers after Euro review

The new mergers follow on from the liquidation of eight Sicav funds announced on July 23, and the August 2 news of the merger of four sub-funds into two newly named Sicavs, the JPMorgan Funds - Asia Pacific Strategic Equity Fund and the JPMorgan Funds - A

08/26/2013

PAIFs the Way for Standard Life Investment​

“In an environment of low growth and low yields, this is a particularly relevant time to provide long-term investors with the opportunity to access a more tax-efficient, diversified source of income through investment in real estate.”

08/24/2013

Angels spread wings

The fund manager once known as the City’s “superwoman” has struck a deal to create a super-sized business angel network.

08/21/2013

Lloyds takes £330m loss on German insurer sale

Lloyds has made a loss of more than £300m on the sale of its German insurance business after selling the unit for less than half the amount the lender had hoped to get for its just two years ago.