The green bond market lets investors scrutinise the way issuers use their money, promoting good behaviour. Now, the focus is turning to the middle men: the banks. It is a welcome iteration, given their importance
Protests in the US and globally have turned the spotlight on what companies can do to quicken the glacial pace of improving ethnic diversity at work
In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd, financial services companies have joined other sectors in calling for greater racial equality. But the industry’s track record on diversity is still lagging
Laxman Pai, Opalesque Asia: Captrust Financial Advisors, an independent registered investment advisor, has added Chesterton, Indiana-based Lakeside Wealth Management, a wealth management firm with $1.6 billion in assets ...Article Link
In the week ending June 12th 2020, Eurekahedge said that hedge fund managers were up 2.16% in May, reducing their year-to-date loss to 2.53%. Market optimism towards the resumption of economic activities and supportive monetary
France and Denmark have increased the size of their annual funding programmes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with the former making the third upward revision to its borrowing needs in as many months.
John Hempton, the Australian short seller and self-styled eccentric, believes fraudulent companies will soon become evident in the corporate rubble left by the coronavirus pandemic. Hempton, who has bet against 1,100 companies over the course
LYNX Franchising, a portfolio company of Incline Equity Partners, has acquired FRSTeam, a provider of disaster recovery services. FRSTeam (Fabric Restoration Service Team) specializes in the restoration of clothing and textiles damaged by smoke, fire,
Wellspring Capital has acquired Steele Solutions, a supplier of structural steel systems used in distribution, fulfillment, and sortation centers. Steele Solutions (SSI) designs and fabricates superstructures, mezzanines, elevated work platforms, equipment platforms, stair towers, catwalks,
TSG Consumer Partners (TSG) has promoted Erik Johnson and Ed Wong to managing director. Both Mr. Johnson and Mr. Wong are based in New York. “Erik and Ed have been an integral part of our
FAM, along with the Wallenberg Foundations will also contribute to the creation of Sindre Invest, which will make private equity investments
Four private equity executives discuss the industry's performance and the future of fees
A factor in the market’s growth has been the rise of large private equity funds from major institutions such as TPG and KKR
Philanthropists, investors, corporations and individuals must do their part to promote and support diversity
Hong Kong-listed Link Real Estate Investment Trust has raised a HK$1bn ($129m) sustainability-linked loan from OCBC Bank.
Shanghai-based China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co has issued its “intention to float” on the London Stock Exchange, firming up the deal size and the syndicate group on the listing.
China’s Simcere Pharmaceutical Group is seeking the green light to float on Hong Kong’s stock exchange after filing a listing application with the bourse.
Thai Oil Public Co managed to raise $1bn from a dual-tranche bond by the ‘skin of its teeth’ on Thursday, tightening price guidance twice during bookbuilding to find the right groups of investors.
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co is looking to spin off and list its orthopaedic business on Shanghai’s Nasdaq-style Star market.
