BlackRock, iCapital Expand Existing Partnership
BlackRock will leverage iCapital’s technology and service solution to increase access to its private markets product range internationally, including ELTIFs in Europe
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Life Settlements Demand Surge Continues In 2021
The life settlements market will continue growing in 2021, as the Covid pandemic and other factors drive investors toward the asset class, but liquidity remains a concern for players in the tertiary market
EFAMA Elects Candriam CEO Naïm Abou-Jaoudé As New President
Abou-Jaoudé takes over from Nicolas Calcoen, Deputy General Manager of Amundi and an EFAMA Board member since 2012
London Pensions Fund Authority Adds New Local Pension Board Members
The Local Pension Board is chaired by William Bourne and assists the LPFA in complying with Local Government Pension Scheme and other regulations
Eagle Point Credit Management Appoints Nate Morse As Head Corporate Trader
Morse will be responsible for all trading, other than CLO securities
Schroders Launches Schroders Capital Brand To Unify Private Assets Offering
Each asset class within Schroders Capital will continue to maintain a high level of autonomy
AIMA, ACC Set Out Vision For UK Alternative Investment Management Industry
Trade body says the fund management industry is well placed to be a source of new jobs, particularly if the UK can position itself as a ‘one-stop shop’ for professional investor fund management
Varagon Capital Partners Hires Suraj Panjwani As Managing Director
Panjwani will report to Karen Halliday, Partner and Head of Business Development and Investor Relations
London Pensions Fund Authority Appoints Four New Board Members
Rita Bajaj, Belinda Howell, Deborah Rees and Clare Scott took up their appointments on May 18
Prestige Funds Adds New US Strategy To Its Product Range
Business Finance Opportunities (BFO) is focusing on asset-based lending in short and medium-term commercial loans in USA
Edelweiss Wealth Management Appoints A.V Srikanth As Head, External Asset Managers
Srikanth will be responsible for building and deepening relationships with external stakeholders including partners, financial intermediaries, and institutions
Alcentra Holds Final Close On Structured Credit Opportunities Fund IV
Fund closes at $484mn
“Passing the Test” – Direct Lending In The Aftermath Of Covid-19
The sturdy performance of European direct lending through its first crisis test during the pandemic leads to a positive outlook for the asset class
Return To The Office. What Does The Future Investment Management Firm Look Like?
For this new remote work set up to succeed, the technology and cloud solutions underpinning it needs to be robust and watertight
Manulife Investment Management Receives Authorisation For Irish AIFM
Authorisation enables the passporting and sale of Manulife's private markets funds to professional investors across the European Economic Area
