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Robeco Group looking to accelerate growth

Robeco Group is planning to focus on growth in the coming years having finalised a revised strategy for the 2014-2018 period. Robeco been working on developing this revised strategy since the acquisition of a 90 per cent stake in the group by ORIX Corporation in July 2013.   Robeco’s strategy

Hatteras PE Intelligence Fund available on RIA platforms

Hatteras Funds’ PE Intelligence Fund (HPEIX) is now available to financial advisors who use the mutual fund platforms at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity and Pershing. The Hatteras PE Intelligence Fund, which launched on 13 November 2013, is a daily liquid alternative to private equity that is designed to provide

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Crimea situation is an increasing source of risk for global economy

The geopolitical tensions surrounding the situation in Crimea, the Russian response and the consequent sanctions imposed by Western nations present an increasing source of risk within the global economy, says Andrew Cole (pictured), Investment Director of the Global Multi Asset Group at Baring Asset Management… The latest developments have seen

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LBO France-backed Labeyrie issues EUR275m of senior secured notes

Fine foods company Labeyrie, backed by LBO France, has issued EUR275m of senior secured notes due 2021, priced at par with a 5.625 per cent coupon. The proceeds, combined with cash on hand, will be used to repay in full the company’s financing arrangements – EUR160.6m of term loans, EUR35.2m

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Fixed-price deals in European M&A are increasing

Fixed purchase prices are being agreed in an increasing number of corporate transactions in Europe, according to the sixth CMS European M&A Study. The study reveals that last year the parties agreed a fixed purchase price without scope for adjustment in more than half of all deals.   In the

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CalPERS to allocate additional USD200m to PE emerging investment management programme

The California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) is to allocate an additional USD200m to its emerging manager programme in the private equity asset class. CalPERS will use a new fund-of-funds to deploy the capital, focusing on high-potential emerging manager funds.   “This new allocation is a reflection of CalPERS ongoing

Post-accelerator Co.station to open for business in Brussels on 1 April

Co.station, a Brussels-based post-accelerator, will launch on 1 April aiming to offer European growth companies access to corporate customers, expertise as well as a direct connection to Silicon Valley.  Apart from offering a physical hub, Co.station also helps growing companies close funding rounds to fuel their growth.   The post-accelerator

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CAIA Association and IMCA to provide alt investment cert for investment advisors

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association and the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) have launched the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments Certificate Programme. With alternative investments currently representing USD10trn in assets under management and liquid alternatives projected to triple by 2017, according to Citi Prime Finance, this online course fills

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Thomson Reuters and Cambridge Associates to create private fund performance platform

Thomson Reuters and Cambridge Associates are to provide Cambridge's private fund performance benchmarks through a jointly-developed online platform. Thomson Reuters will work closely with Cambridge Associates to develop a range of product offerings which will be made available through Thomson Reuters Eikon for the benefit of the global alternative investment

MUBI closes USD7.5m Series D funding

MUBI, the global video on demand platform, has closed a USD7.5m Series D funding round led by Floreat, MMC Ventures and White Star Capital, alongside existing angel investors. The investment comes just two weeks after MUBI formed a partnership with Samsung to bring curated cinema to Samsung Smart TV.  

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