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The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association has added to its Board of Directors with the appointment of Anthony Cowell, Head of Asset Management for KPMG in the Cayman Islands.
“We could not be more pleased to be adding Tony to CAIA’s board,” says William J Kelly, CEO of CAIA. “My colleagues and I have come to know him through both his work with KPMG and in his role as a key leader in the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit. Tony is a tireless advocate for education and among the most knowledgeable people working in alternatives today.”
In addition to
Salveo Capital, an alternative investment firm specialising in the legalised cannabis space, has formed an Advisory Board comprised of a select group of professionals who will provide guidance to the firm on various strategic matters.
Dr Robert Flannery will serve as an agricultural advisor, Cory Issacson as a marketing advisor, Devin Liles as an industry advisor, and Thomas Mazarakis as a portfolio advisor.
“In today’s highly competitive investment space, particularly the cannabis market, which has recently experienced increased levels of growth and interest, it is critical to have experienced and knowledgeable advisors in place to ensure we are considering
High Street Capital appoints Chris Brewster as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Brewster will assume responsibility for finance, compliance, investor relations and administrative functions for active funds and he will support both the investing and operating teams.
Rob France, Principal, says: “We are happy that Chris has decided to join us at this exciting time for High Street Capital. His significant experience in fund administration and his strong financial and accounting acumen will be of great benefit for our investors, especially as we continue to grow.”
Brewster has over 20 years of experience specialising in the
eQ Asset Management has raised a company-record EUR175 million for its latest Northern European private equity fund eQ PE X North at final closing on 6 September 2018. A final closing was also held on the same date for eQ’s second secondary fund eQ PE SF II with EUR135 million of committed capital. Both funds first closings were held in January 2018.
eQ PE X North is a fund of funds investing in private equity funds targeting Northern European small and mid-sized unlisted companies. The fund will consist of approximately ten underlying funds through which investments will be widely diversified
European institutional allocators continue to invest in alternative investments in heavy numbers, according to the latest Context Allocator Trends Report produced by Context Capital Partners.
The latest study showed that 72 per cent of European investors are optimistic about the future of the alternative asset management industry, with more than half (60 per cent) planning to increase their net positions in alternative investments by the end of 2018. This mirrors survey results from Context Summits Miami 2018 earlier in the year, which showed 83 per cent of US-based allocators were optimistic about the industry and nearly 70 per cent planned
African investment bank Imara Corporate Finance and London-based financial advisory firm Spayne Lindsay have formed a strategic alliance.
The combination of Imara’s local African expertise with Spayne Lindsay’s global Consumer network will increase deal-flow for international clients, as well as provide on-the-ground support on sell-side and buy-side Africa-related transactions in the consumer sector.
Spayne Lindsay has a thirty-year relationship with key owners and managers of Imara including the Fleming Family and Tom Gaffney, Director of Imara Holdings Limited.
Headquartered in Johannesburg, Imara has an on-the-ground presence in 10 Sub-Saharan African countries and transaction experience in over 20 African
Tera Ventures has held the first close of Terra Ventures Fund II with EUR21m in capital commitments. The fund aims to invest in 25-30 seed-stage technology startups located in key tech hubs in Estonia, Finland, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic.
The target fund size is EUR55 million with a substantial amount already committed to the second close which is expected in the coming months.
Tera Ventures has offices in Estonia, Finland, and California and will continue investing in born global startups ready to thrive in international markets. Initial check sizes will be between EUR200,000 -EUR1.5
WCP has acquired a majority stake in Realease Capital, alongside the founding CEO and deputy CEO – Régis Dodin and Cyril Marlaud respectively – as well as other key executives who are reinvesting significantly in the deal.
The transaction is to be completed by the end of September.
Realease Capital was created from the merger in 2012 between DDL (founded in 1986 by Dodin) and Comiris Capital (led by Cyril Marlaud). The Group is one of the main players in the financial leasing engineering market, active in IT, medical and industrial equipment. Realease Capital generates revenues of nearlyEUR100 million
EPIC Insurance Brokers and Consultant has acquired the assets, employees and operations of Vanbridge, a specialty insurance intermediary, program management, and risk advisory services business.
Headquartered in New York, NY, Vanbridge provides products and services at the intersection of the insurance, private equity and hedge fund industries. Vanbridge focuses on alternative asset management, corporate and individual high net worth clients; solving risk related issues utilising insurance and alternative capital.
EPIC is already the 9th largest privately owned insurance broker in the nation, before the addition of Vanbridge, which adds an additional 45 team members to the firm. EPIC has built a
The introduction of new legislation in Jersey that enables the establishment of Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) has the potential to significantly enhance pan-Atlantic business with the US, according to Jersey Finance.
The Draft Limited Liability Companies (Jersey) Law was approved by Jersey’s government on 11 September, paving the way for limited liability companies (LLCs) to be established in Jersey.
Combining the flexibility and privacy of a partnership with the protective limited liability of a company, LLCs have become popular vehicles globally for a wide variety of uses, from SMEs and holding companies to fund structuring.
However, LLCs are
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