Institutional asset manager Unigestion has reported ‘encouraging’ results from a survey of hedge fund and private asset managers it invests in on their approaches to ESG. Whilst the survey revealed that 60 per cent of hedge fund managers were still reluctant to introduce ESG criteria into their investment approach, this
A new global study on alternative channels for capital from shadow banking provides a unique investor perspective on what it will take for these financing vehicles to take hold and support economic growth. The report makes recommendations for improved transparency and simplification in securities financing, including management of collateral
Infrastructure construction contracts peaked to unprecedented levels in March hitting GBP1.6 billion in value and 90 per cent higher than those awarded in the same period last year, according to figures released today (24 April 2015). The award of two major contracts including the M4 Corridor project surrounding Newport and
M&A activity in Europe is predicted to increase 14.4 per cent, and 13.3 per cent throughout the whole of EMEA, over the next six months compared to the same period last year, according to data from Intralinks. These rises mean EMEA is the top performing global region for expected merger
The world’s most extensive research of intangible assets has been revealed at an event featuring UK Business Secretary, Vince Cable and Newton Investment Management CEO, Helena Morrissey. The Value of UK plc event, hosted by CIMA and leading valuation consultancy Brand Finance, saw the launch of Brand Finance’s Global Intangible
A new white paper from Broadscope Fund Administrators outlines key US FATCA and UK FATCA reporting and registration deadlines for Cayman Islands private equity firms. The paper, US and UK FATCA Reporting Obligations for Cayman Islands Domiciled Private Equity Funds, provides a clear timeline of deadlines that are rapidly approaching.
Over two-thirds (68%) of intermediaries believe the economic recovery has made smaller businesses an attractive investment opportunity, according to new research from Albion Ventures. The research shows adviser optimism for smaller businesses is shared by their clients: almost a third (31%) of IFAs has reported an increased number of enquiries
Despite their continued uncertainty over the outlook for global economic improvement in 2015, fund managers remain optimistic about investments in equities and alternative assets over the long term. However, managers continue to express concern over returns from government bonds, according to the Global Survey of Investment and Economic Expectations conducted
New research by Capita Asset Services shows a dramatic uplift in the capital raised on London’s Alternative investment Market (AIM), with the amount generated by new listings and cash calls in 2014 at its highest level in four years. Since AIM was established in June 1995, companies (excluding investment vehicles)
There’s a tangible air of optimism among hedge fund managers this year. Despite 2014’s returns being their lowest since 2011, 60 per cent of managers believe that the 2015 Preqin All-Strategies Hedge Fund Benchmark will surpass last year, which delivered a rather tepid +3.78 per cent (net). On top of
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