Breacher Capital Management ends 2020 up more than 55%

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York for New Managers: Emerging manager Breacher Capital Management ended 2020 on a high note. According to performance information for investors reviewed by Opalesque, the BCM Partners fund ended 2020 up

Crédit Agricole names new global head of MTNs

Toby Croasdell has been appointed global head of MTNs, private placements and commercial paper at Crédit Agricole, following the promotion of previous head Benjamin Lamberg last month.

Créd Ag's Loynes goes global

Damien Loynes' syndicate responsibilities at Crédit Agricole have been expanded.

Up to 7,000 financial services jobs lost since Brexit, BoE governor says

Andrew Bailey added that he sees the EU’s stance on financial services to be “problematic” ahead of equivalence talks

Former Citi banker joins Santander to run FIG and SSA DCM

Santander has hired Abraham Douek from Citi to lead its coverage of financial institution and SSA clients within debt capital markets.

Zhejiang Expressway nets €230m from year's debut Asia CB

Chinese toll road operator Zhejiang Expressway has kick-started Asia's equity-linked market, dipping into euros for the year’s first convertible bond. It plans to use all the proceeds to repay debt.

Indonesia kicks off annual fundraising with dollar/euro combo trade

The Republic of Indonesia kicked open its 2021 bond issuance with a $3bn transaction in dollars, split across 10 year, 30 year and 50 year notes, as well as a €1bn portion.

BOC readies transition bond to meet China’s carbon goals

The nascent transition bond market is set to get a boost after Bank of China announced plans for a new deal denominated in both dollars and offshore renminbi.

BMW, SAIC-GMAC rev up year’s first China auto ABS deals

BMW Automotive Finance (China) Co and SAIC-GMAC Automotive Finance Co are edging closer to sealing their first China auto loan asset-backed securitization deals of the year.

Greater China issuers ride on strong liquidity to push out bonds

Issuers from Greater China flooded the market with dollar deals on Tuesday, capitalising on strong appetite from investors ready to put money to work in the new year.

Ardian boss Vincent Gombault steps down

The former head of fund of funds and private debt will be replaced by the firm's president Dominique Senequier and a “management committee”

Hg acquires Canadian software maker Prophix in $500m deal

The firm, one of the largest specialist tech investors in Europe, is making a big push outside its traditional targeted geographies by sealing its fourth deal in Canada over the last 12 months

Politics
Holland Capital invests in media agency Purple

Holland Capital invests in media agency Purple

Dutch private equity firm Holland Capital has invested an undisclosed amount in Purple, an Amsterdam-based creative agency and software company.

Primary Capital-backed Paperchase set to go into administration

The notice gives the British stationary chain an initial 10 working days’ protection from creditors

Consumer Services
Vendis Capital backs SoLow

Vendis Capital backs SoLow

Vendis Capital has invested in Netherlands-based party, hobby and craft products retailer SoLow.

Software and Hi-Tech
Charterhouse invests in Phastar

Charterhouse invests in Phastar

Charterhouse Capital Partners has invested in biometrics clinical research organisation Phastar.

Fintech and Finance
AnaCap buys stake in MRH Trowe

AnaCap buys stake in MRH Trowe

AnaCap Financial Partners has invested in Germany-based insurance broker MRH Trowe.

SimpleNexus secures $108m in its Series B from private equity firm Insight Partners

Digital mortgage platform SimpleNexus has secured $108m in its Series B round, which was led by private equity firm Insight Partners.

Software and Hi-Tech
Unigrains secures minority stake in Innatis

Unigrains secures minority stake in Innatis

French agri-food investor Unigrains has acquired a minority stake in France-based apples producer Innatis.

Software and Hi-Tech
Legatum takes part in £60m round for GB News – report

Legatum takes part in £60m round for GB News – report

Dubai-based investment company Legatum Capital has invested in a £60m funding round for news broadcaster GB News, according to a report by Sky News.

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