12/28/2018
A Hedge Fund Makes Billions Off Americans’ Underwater Mortgages
Fir Tree bet that homeowners would keep paying loans, even against their interest
Alternative Investments
12/14/2018
Pernod boss defends firm founded by his grandfather as it comes under attack from vulture hedge fund
The claims are unlikely to be enough to satisfy Elliott, which has warned Pernod is lagging behind other drinks firms and needs radical improvement.
12/14/2018
Death of the Hedge Fund Has Been Greatly Exaggerated
Despite all the big name closures, the overall number of liquidations has fallen this year.
12/07/2018
Impact investment can make a difference in Africa
While it’s true that the LPs of impact funds are often still driven by financial returns, they are often willing to accept a discounted return in exchange for the knowledge that their capital is making a meaningful social or environmental impact.
12/07/2018
SGG Group completes acquisition of Augentius
The services offered by Augentius will complement SGG Group’s current funds offering, including a leading technological platform and experienced and specialist teams with a reputation for providing a high quality service.
12/07/2018
Geneva WM to partner with French advisory
The partnership will also allow the AppleTree to benefit from the French firm's IT infrastructure.
12/06/2018
This Swiss Village Bet on Hedge Funds and Lost
After shifting away from finance as an engine of the economy, Pfaeffikon is finding prosperity again.
12/04/2018
World Bank Group Announces $200 billion over Five Years for Climate Action
Funding for 2021-2025 includes a significant boost for adaptation and resilience
11/29/2018
New builds are redefining UK prime property sales trends says Investec study
Forecasts for the prime property market in 2018 were based on early prime property sales data for the first half of 2018.
11/29/2018
RBC takes robo-advisor service national
RBC InvestEase brings convenience, speed and simplicity to fit Canadians’ busy lifestyles
11/28/2018
TMF Group to buy FiduPerú, in deal aimed at expanding LATAM capital markets
TMF Group, a leading provider of high value business services to clients operating and investing globally, is to buy FiduPerú S.A., a Peruvian trust and fiduciary services specialist.
11/27/2018
TISE green market segment welcomed by Guernsey Finance
TISE GREEN listing is open to investments from any jurisdiction.
11/23/2018
Hedge fund manager’s tearful apology video after losing $200 million of clients’ money goes viral
A hedge fund manager who lost hundreds of millions of dollars of clients’ money has gone viral for a tearful apology video.
11/21/2018
Octopus Investments to launch UK Multi Cap Income Fund
The case for equity income is well understood, offering investors scope for sustainable and growing dividends, with the potential for capital growth.
11/20/2018
Geneva firm wins Finma licence
A spokesperson for Finma confirmed the decision to Citywire Switzerland, noting that USS has been authorised as a securities dealer.
11/16/2018
Guernsey remains the best non-EU domicile for captives
The judging panel, made up of insurance and captive management professionals with deep expertise in the industry, noted that Guernsey continued to lead the way for captive formations in Europe
11/13/2018
ETFs in Europe are just getting started
It’s only just begun with that part of the market, and we are also going to see factor-investing coming into fixed income.
11/07/2018
Luxembourg deepens its alternative fund roots
On the back of this upward trajectory, the next 12 months will be interesting as the EU prepares for life without the UK.
11/01/2018
Swiss Re swings back into profit despite natural disasters
L&H Re continues to deliver strong net income and gross premium growth
11/01/2018
Louvre Fund Has Novel Way to Help Restore France's Old Monuments
Impact investing is gaining traction with large institutions as investors seek ways to marry social