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LDF Group rebrands as White Oak UK

LDF Group (LDF), a UK-based alternative provider of SME finance, has rebranded as White Oak UK following its acquisition by White Oak Global Advisors on 30 June 2018. White Oak UK is excited to use the rebrand as an opportunity to reinforce its vision of significantly developing lending levels to

ISF Bank changes name to GN Bank

The Illinois Service Federal Savings and Loan Association (ISF Bank) – one of America’s leading black-owned lending institutions – is rebranding as GN Bank to align with its international banking operations. GN Bank internationally has over 330 branches. “We want something different to come out of the South Side of

Banyan Capital changes name to Gaorong Capital

China based venture capital firm Banyan Capital announces it is changing its English name from Banyan Capital to Gaorong Capital to establish a more consistent brand recognition among its domestic startups, investors and media. Gaorong Capital currently manages four USD funds and four RMB funds, with a total commitment of USD1.7 billion approximately. Investors

AnaCap-owned Barclays France rebranded as Milleis

AnaCap Financial Partners (AnaCap), a European financial services private equity firm, is rebranding its Barclays France business as Milleis Banque (Milleis) with immediate effect. This follows the successful completion of the acquisition of Barclays’ French retail, wealth and investment management operations (including subsequent regulatory approval) in September 2017.   The

AXA Strategic Ventures rebrands as AXA Venture Partners

Global venture capital firm AXA Strategic Ventures is rebranding and will now be known as AXA Venture Partners. AXA Venture Partners, a USD450million venture capital firm backed by AXA, has participated in 32 deals since 2016, making it the most active venture capital firm backed by an insurance company, according

Carey Olsen advises on AUD1.2 billion restructure of Bis Industries

Offshore law firm Carey Olsen has advised entities managed by The Carlyle Group and affiliates of Värde Partners on the AUD1.2 billion restructure and recapitalisation of the Bis Industries group, an Australian resources logistics and materials handling provider. The transaction, implemented via two Australian creditors’ schemes of arrangement and a

Andreas Utermann, AllianzGI

ACP joins AllianzGI to extend client offering

Allianz Global Investors (AllianzGI) and Allianz Capital Partners (ACP) are joining forces to extend the range of investment expertise available to AllianzGI’s broad global client base. From 1 January 2018, ACP will become a discrete entity under the umbrella of AllianzGI. ACP and AllianzGI will jointly develop an investment offering

IWSC Group rebrands as The Conversion Fund

IWSC Group has rebranded as The Conversion Fund in a move the firm says more accurately reflects the nature of the company as a private investment vehicle, partnering with entrepreneurs and innovative management teams to drive sustainable value. With expertise in acquiring, incubating and growing businesses that span sectors in

Ardian in talks to become majority shareholder of DRT

Ardian, an independent private investment company, has entered into exclusivity with some family shareholders and Tikehau Capital to acquire a controlling stake into Les Dérivés Résiniques et Terpéniques (DRT). The proposed transaction values DRT at approximately EUR1 billion and is fully supported by DRT’s management team which will remain in

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