The Standard Life European Private Equity Trust’s (SLEPET) net asset value per ordinary share (NAV) rose by 5.8% to 257.4p during the year ended 30 September 2014. The NAV total return to shareholders was 7.7%. The Company’s portfolio, including net realised gains and income, generated a return of 9.7% during
RFA (Richard Fleishman & Associates) has appointed George Ralph as Managing Director of RFA UK. The firm has also announced it's intention to open two new data centres in January. They will help the firm to provide its full portfolio of services to the UK and European asset management community, including
Carne Group has made two hires in its Irish office to support the increasing demand for its AIFMD management company services, including its independent ‘mancos’ in Ireland, Luxembourg and the Channel Islands. Neil Clifford joins Carne from Irish Life Investment Managers where he was Head of Alternatives and oversaw an
Buy-and-build credit and information services business, CSH, has acquired P:Cubed, a South African marketing service provider, for just under ZAR350 million (USD30 million). These businesses have taken this step in order to support an enhanced and more efficient credit and marketing services platform offering for their clients. CSH, the
Palatine Private Equity has backed Character World, a UK-based licensed bedding specialist, in a GBP36m secondary management buyout. The Cheadle-based company, which employs 74 UK staff and eight in China, is led by brothers Mark and Danny Schweiger. The deal sees an exit for RJD Partners who funded a management buyout
ALFI, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, has moved to clarify the position of Luxembourg-domiciled funds in relation to the recent discussions on the so-called “LuxLeaks”. Luxembourg-domiciled investment funds are subject to an annual subscription tax (“taxe d’abonnement”) calculated on their assets under management. In contrast, the vast majority
The latest figures for Jersey’s finance industry reflect a particularly strong performance for the funds sector, with the value of funds business in the island reaching the highest level in five years. The statistics highlight that the net asset value (NAV) of regulated funds increased by GBP5 billion in the
Newly launched Touchdown Ventures is aiming to become the preeminent partner for corporations looking to establish, grow and manage their venture capital platforms. The firm, founded by investment professionals from Comcast Ventures and DFJ Frontier, will initially partner with companies seeking to invest in education, human capital, digital media, entertainment,
Lion Capital is to acquire PittaRosso from 21 Investimenti SGR (“21 Investimenti”), a leading mid-market European private equity group, and other minority shareholders including members of the founding family. 21 Investimenti will support Lion Capital and the management, retaining a minority stake in the business. The terms of the transaction
North Capital Investment Technology has closed its seed funding round of USD1 million, attracting support from major institutional investors including JFO, Karlani Capital and Green Visor Capital. The funding enables the San Francisco-based private placement technology company to continue technology innovation, roll out proprietary funding platforms and hire staff to
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