Buyout
Xenon Partners picks up collaborative digital design, prototyping platform UXPin amid remote working surge

Xenon Partners picks up collaborative digital design, prototyping platform UXPin amid remote working surge

Xenon Partners has picked up collaborative digital design and prototyping platform UXPin - the latest in a string of PE deals leveraging the rise in remote working and applications

Angel / Venture
Vietnamese property tech pioneer Propzy gets Gaw Capital, Softbank Ventures backing in Series A

Vietnamese property tech pioneer Propzy gets Gaw Capital, Softbank Ventures backing in Series A

Vietnamese full-stack real estate platform Propzy has raised $25m in a Series A round of funding led by Gaw Capital and Softbank Ventures.

Software and Hi-Tech
GAC-Sofinco prepares for auto ABS return

GAC-Sofinco prepares for auto ABS return

GAC-Sofinco Automobile Finance Co is readying a Rmb4bn ($589m) return to the auto loan asset-backed securities market, opting for the same structure as its last thinly priced deal.

Software and Hi-Tech
Asian bond issuers: time is running out

Asian bond issuers: time is running out

Asian borrowers looking to tap the international dollar bond market this year have only a small window of opportunity to raise funds. They should act quickly.

Digital Transformation
AMB :- Most of the institutional investors see the appeal of digital assets

AMB :- Most of the institutional investors see the appeal of digital assets

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The overwhelming majority of investors are interested in digital assets, said a study. A survey conducted by asset-management giant Fidelity said that some 4 out of 5 institutional investors ...Article Link

Europe
Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 43: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

Opalesque Exclusive: The Corona Fighters Report 43: Asset managers who delivered in the downturn

Bailey McCann, Opalesque New York: This is our regular report on hedge funds and alternative asset managers who are successfully protecting assets and outperforming the markets during the first months of 2020. European equities rebound

Software and Hi-Tech
AMB :- City of London Investment Group acquires US closed funds specialist Karpus

AMB :- City of London Investment Group acquires US closed funds specialist Karpus

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: The global fund manager City of London Investment Group (CLIG) has agreed on an all-share takeover of US fund manager Karpus Management Inc. CLIG&`s money management subsidiary, City of Lo...Article Link

Large
AMB :- Activists appetite for bargains reduced after market  volatility

AMB :- Activists appetite for bargains reduced after market volatility

Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Activists have not shown the same appetite for bargains than in previous selloffs, said Lyxor. A V-shaped market rebound and rich valuations are not providing a large universe of oversold sto...Article

Consumer Services
Italy unveils ‘BTP Futura’ retail bond to fund Covid-19 response

Italy unveils ‘BTP Futura’ retail bond to fund Covid-19 response

Italy’s ministry of economy and finance has announced a new government bond which will be reserved exclusively for retail investors, with the proceeds to fund the measures launched by the government to deal with the

Software and Hi-Tech
SSA secondary pricing update: Italy trades tighter after PEPP boost

SSA secondary pricing update: Italy trades tighter after PEPP boost

Trading levels given are bid-side spreads versus mid-swaps and/or an underlying benchmark and bid-yields from the close of business on Monday, June 8. The source for secondary trading levels is ICE Data Services.

Limited Partners
Germany aims for at least €3bn-€4bn with syndicated tap

Germany aims for at least €3bn-€4bn with syndicated tap

After three eurozone sovereigns hit the primary market on Tuesday, more supply will follow on Wednesday with Germany setting its sights on its second syndicated transaction after returning to the format in May, helping it

Consumer Services
Italy’s focus on retail is a smart move

Italy’s focus on retail is a smart move

Italy is launching a new retail product, the BTP Futura, turning to its impressive stock of domestic savings to help finance its recovery. It’s an excellent move, and could be even more valuable to Italy’s

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