Concern about the impact of geopolitical risk in the investment profession has grown since the UK’s decision to leave the European Union in July 2016, according to a poll of almost 1,500 investment professionals from around the world by the CFA Institute. The survey reveals that changes to the geopolitical
Freetrade, an app-only stockbroker service designed to democratise access to the stock market by offering zero commission on global transactions, has raised GBP1.1 million within 12 days of its second Crowdcube crowd fundraising campaign. This is over 360 per cent of its GBP300,000 fundraising target. The funding raised will be
The International Stock Exchange (TISE) has launched its presence in the Isle of Man. More than 120 members of the local business community attended an event at Noa Bakehouse on 9 March. Jon Moulton (pictured), chairman of The International Stock Exchange Group (TISEG), says: “The event was a big
Cyber London (CyLon), the dedicated cyber security accelerator, has announced the eight security start-ups participating in its fifth programme. CyLon has already accelerated 31 companies since its launch in April 2015. CyLon writes that its cyber security accelerator consists of a three-month programme where entrepreneurial teams with innovative and disruptive
BlackRock Real Assets, on behalf of clients, has closed a long-term debt financing for Ellevio, the regulated Swedish electricity distribution system operator. BlackRock says the transaction brings a number of benefits for its institutional clients, including stable, long-term cash flows underpinned by an investment-grade rated issuer in Ellevio, who benefit
Private equity investor Privet Capital has acquired Vivid Toy Group for an undisclosed sum. Vivid is one of Europe’s leading independent branded toys and games companies, licensing, designing, manufacturing and selling a combination of in-house developed toy and games IP and third party intellectual property licenses to major retailers in
Kirkland & Ellis is advising Ally Bridge Group, as a joint offeror with a consortium established by an affiliate of the target company’s controlling shareholder and GL Capital Group, in its proposed HKD2.34 billion (USD300 million) privatisation offer for the H shares of Shandong Luoxin Pharmaceutical Group by way of
Independent private equity firm Aksìa Group has acquired 70 per cent of Alpha Test, a Milan-based professional education company, specialising in books and courses for preparation at university admission test. Previously owner of a 45 per cent stake since 2013, Alcedo III Fund will exit from the shareholding structure following
DH Corporation (D+H), a provider of technology solutions to financial institutions globally, is to be acquired by Vista Equity Partners for CAD25.50 per share in cash. This includes the assumption of all debt obligations including the issued convertible debentures. The total enterprise value is approximately CAD4.8 billion. The
Platinum Equity has closed Platinum Equity Capital Partners IV, a USD6.5 billion global buyout fund. The fund was heavily oversubscribed, driven by the success of Platinum's M&A&O strategy that integrates investment expertise with deep operational capability and resources. "We are grateful to investors for believing in Platinum, supporting our
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