Janus Henderson multi-asset nabs from Aberdeen Standard in alternatives push
Alex Barr headed up private markets at the Scottish asset manager
Private markets
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BMO Gam hires banker as it creates alternatives role
Private equity and real estate shake-up comes as Nick Criticos retires
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Mark Barnett funds set for AJ Bell bonus
Invesco is the largest shareholder in the investment platform
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Private equity firm invests £7.5m in FE
FE is set to expand its European footprint following a £7.5m investment from private equity firm Hg Capital.
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Richard Branson plans fund launch
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is set to co-manage a private equity fund targeting consumer deals.
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Former Jupiter director makes first hire in private equity role
Ardenton Capital has announced one of the first hires at its recently-opened London office headed by former Jupiter director, Louis Wood.
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UK investors front $428m for niche Aberdeen Standard fund
UK investors have backed a $400m round of fundraising for a niche private equity fund offering from Aberdeen Standard Investment.
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Schroders boosts AUM by £5.5bn with purchase of PE house Adveq
Schroders’ private equity business is set to push through the £20bn mark once its acquisition of Adveq Holding completes.
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PA ANALYSIS: Now is the time to be on the front foot in alternatives
Look at this week’s headlines on the FTSE 100, and rather than celebrate its heights commentators warn of a ‘bubble’ or a potential ‘40% fall’. The question is how do investors protect themselves?
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Private equity investment trusts become better value
The private equity sub-sector’s median discount widened out from 21.8% at the end of December 2015 to as much as 28.1% at the beginning of March 2016.
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VCT specialist Mobeus hires Beringea CIO
Venture capital trust specialist Mobeus Equity Partners has hired Beringea chief investment officer Trevor Hope.
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Aberdeen closes PE vehicle after exceeding capital target
Aberdeen Asset Management has soft-closed its recently-acquired private equity vehicle after committed capital exceeded the fund’s target figure.