10/10/2018
Rock star of French finance struggles to stay in tune
Édouard Carmignac needs all his charisma after investors pull out of his funds
10/05/2018
World-leader Guernsey retains title of ‘Best Centre for Fund Administration’
The island retained the award, having also won it in 2017.
10/05/2018
Guernsey PIF is a ‘great fit’ for ‘non-traditional’ South African fund
We already have a number of business links with South African banks and trust companies
10/03/2018
Singapore Q3 bond market stuns with quadrupling of issue value
OCBC, DBS, HSBC issued billions in perps; but robust performance may not hold in final quarter as banks unlikely to repeat similar capital raising
10/03/2018
Alpadis Group expands presend in Hong Kong with new acquisiton
The acquisition is pending regulatory approval.
10/02/2018
Guernsey offers ‘one-stop shop’ for financial services in China
“Having Guernsey practitioners present with experience of working in China was a real benefit as delegates could hear direct from the experts.”
10/02/2018
Luxembourg’s oldest private bank launches PE unit, fund of funds
The multi-manager investment vehicle was domiciled as a Luxembourg alternative investment fund on 25 September, according to a report by the Luxembourg Times.
09/28/2018
Asia ex Japan:Region's financial asset growth slows but stays world's fastest
Growth in households’ debt moved sideward, however, on a high level, declining from 16.5% to 15.8% in 2017.
09/27/2018
Credit Suisse launches multi-factor index strategy
An ideal replacement for a core investment in European equities
09/25/2018
BNY Mellon Investment Management to Close EACM Advisors
$1.8bn in Long-Only Investments Will Continue to be Managed Within BNY Mellon Investment Management
09/24/2018
Impact investing in Africa
This prominent position of Impact Investment is anticipated to strengthen, with Sub-Saharan Africa identified as the geographic area into which most surveyed investors intend to increase their allocations.
09/24/2018
Strong interest shown in Guernsey alternatives at Hong Kong event
The event was sponsored by Trident Trust, which has a background of administration of Cayman-domiciled funds of Hong Kong managers through Guernsey.
09/24/2018
Investors ignore human rights at their peril
From land grabs to illegal labour, civil liberties issues should matter to investors
09/20/2018
Prestigious education finance fund welcomes new public and private investors
Structured as a blended finance fund, REFFA’s capital structure consists of a junior, mezzanine and a senior tranche.
09/20/2018
Nikko Asset Management establishes Corporate Sustainability Department
Specific internal ESG commitments include nurturing diversity and inclusion for LGBT, women, and those living with disability; monitoring adherence to local Corporate Governance Codes; and minimising impact on the environment.
09/19/2018
How do SMEs get their hands on the new £12 billion HSBC fund?
New HSBC fund will offer new opportunities for agriculture SMEs and firms hoping to trade internationally.
09/19/2018
Luxembourg embraces SRI and alternatives
These humble funds eventually embraced cash, derivatives and, more recently, alternative assets.
09/18/2018
Zombie Hedge Fund Stakes Haunt Investors a Decade After Lehman
Since those dark days, stocks have rocketed and the U.S. economy has boomed, yet these stakes languish in investors’ portfolios like moldy leftovers sitting in the fridge for too long.
09/18/2018
BlueOrchard Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Flagship Fund
Largest commercial microfinance fund in the world celebrates 20th anniversary
09/13/2018
Swissglobal acquires Premium Insurance in continued Middle East expansion
The strategy comes as the financial services and wealth management firm continues its strategy of expansion worldwide through acquisitions.