Richard Branson plans fund launch
Virgin founder Sir Richard Branson is set to co-manage a private equity fund targeting consumer deals.
Private Equity
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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.
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Now Woodford has the capital, will investors be patient?
Woodford Investment Management’s ability to raise assets was underlined on Tuesday with the listing of its Patient Capital Trust, which gathered £800m and was 10% oversubscribed.
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Aberdeen bolsters alternatives offering
In a bid to further bolster is position within the alternatives space, Aberdeen Asset Management is to buy SVG Capitals minority stake in the firms joint venture, Aberdeen SVG Private Equity Managers for £29m.
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F C hires private equity director
F&C Investments has hired David Walker as investment director in its private equity funds business.
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Alternatives renaissance
Private equity, property and infrastructure are set for a renaissance in institutional portfolios, though hedge fund investors are the least satisfied in the alternatives space, according to research from Preqin.