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A2D Funding II plc has raised GBP150m via its recent issuance of AA-rated retail-eligible bonds.
The 4.50 per cent unsecured sterling bonds, due 2026, are guaranteed by A2Dominion Housing Group, one of the largest social housing providers in London and the south east of England.
The proceeds of the issue will be lent to members of the A2Dominion Group, which comprises A2Dominion and its subsidiaries.
Cash from the bond issue, which closed after one day due to high demand, will be used to fund A2Dominion’s development programme and further grow its portfolio, which includes social housing, private
Regulation is slowing the push for alternative investments, according to research released by Cerulli Associates.
"Alternative investments and other non-traditional asset classes are slowly becoming a larger part of the investment landscape," says Pamela DeBolt, associate director at Cerulli. "This acceptance is playing out in several areas: through increased allocations in institutional channels such as defined benefit pension plans and endowments, expectations for greater use among financial advisors, interest within defined contribution plans, product development agendas, and greater importance for asset managers."
Cerulli's September 2014 issue of The Cerulli Edge – US Edition examines product development within hedge funds
Bridges Ventures has appointed James Hurrell as an investment manager in its sustainable growth funds team.
Bridges’ third Sustainable Growth Fund, which closed earlier this year at GBP125m, is expanding its portfolio.
Hurrell joins from ISIS Equity Partners where he was an associate director. There he was responsible for making new investments as well as portfolio work with existing investments. He maintained a particular focus on healthcare and education, with completed deals including Create Health (a provider of fertility services) and YSC (a firm of business psychologists).
Prior to ISIS, he was an associate with DC Advisory where
The European buy and build market has experienced very low activity levels and deal values in quarter one 2014 dragging down half year figures, according to figures released by Silverfleet Capital and Mergermarket.
The European Buy & Build Monitor for H1 2014, which tracks add-on activity undertaken by European companies backed by private equity, reveals that 124 add-ons were reported in H1 2014 compared to 148 in H1 2013 and an H2 2013 figure of 141, which has been revised upwards from 129.
Further data for smaller buy and build transactions usually emerges well after the publication of this
Australia’s superannuation fee debate should be reset and the focus shifted towards overall investment performance and net returns, according to the second round submission to the Financial System Inquiry by the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association Limited (AVCAL).
"The interim report from the inquiry directed much of its attention to fee competition within the superannuation industry, but what was missing was a comprehensive analysis of how the policy and regulatory system could change to shift more of the focus towards enhanced competition on net returns to fund members,” says AVCAL’s chief executive Yasser El-Ansary. “Australia is perhaps the
A Seattle-based firm that created one of the largest hospital systems in Southeast Asia and India plans to invest another USD150 million to expand its network to 34 hospitals and one clinic by 2018.
Columbia Pacific Management and its investment partners created the Columbia Asia hospital system with a business model focused on serving Asia’s rapidly growing middle class with modern and efficient multispecialty hospitals located close to where patients live and work.
Columbia Asia opened four new hospitals in the last few months – in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, in the Indonesian city of Semarang and in
New Zealand's first peer to peer lender (P2P) Harmoney has launched an online lending marketplace with USD100m of lending capital.
Chief executive Neil Roberts says that Harmoney will turn lending upside down and compete head-to-head with the banks in the personal loan and term investment categories.
"With our transparent low margin model, investors, for the first time, can access retail rates of return and a brand new asset class. Designed for investors seeking fixed rate/fixed term returns from the banks and 'prime' credit worthy borrowers looking for sharper interest rates, our mission is to shake up the market and
Specialist insurer Hiscox has launched the Private Investment Fund Portfolio, providing protection for many types of asset management firms.
The portfolio provides coverage for lawsuits alleging breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, insider trading, securities law violations, conflicts of interest and other common risks faced in this industry.
The complex US regulatory environment, heightened with the passage of Dodd-Frank, is increasingly exposing these firms to litigation from investors, portfolio companies, minority shareholders of portfolio companies, regulatory agencies, employees and a number of other third parties.
Hiscox offers alternative asset management firms a portfolio of coverages specifically designed to protect
William Grant & Sons has acquired the Drambuie Liqueur Company, owner the Drambuie whisky liqueur brand.
William Grant & Sons’ brands include Glenfiddich and The Balvenie single malt Scotch whiskies, Tullamore DEW Irish whiskey, Grant’s blended Scotch whisky, Hendrick’s gin and Sailor Jerry spiced rum.
Drambuie is a unique blend of aged Scotch whisky, spices and heather honey.
William Grant & Sons’ chief executive Stella David says: “We have a passion and a reputation for nurturing and building brands. Drambuie is a natural fit for our portfolio, it has a very rich history and a great story to
Palm Beach Capital Fund III, through one of its investment entities, has agreed to make an investment in Harold Levinson Associates, a full-line distributor to US convenience stores and tobacco shops.
The transaction is expected to close within the next 30 days. Financial terms have not been disclosed.
“Palm Beach Capital shares our same customer-centric philosophy, entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to growth,” says Ed Berro, chief executive officer and co-founder of Harold Levinson Associates. “With their experience and capital, we plan to continue the aggressive growth of the company both organically and through strategic partnerships for years to come.
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