News
26 September 2023
Filament Syfter and SourceScrub team up
Partnership aims to support firms in data-driven decision making
26 September 2023
FCA and PRA propose D&I reporting measures
The consultation papers aim to introduce frameworks to measure D&I objectives
22 September 2023
ERM and Greenomy join forces
The sustainability consultancy aims to incorporate Greenomy’s ESG reporting services
21 September 2023
EU to sharpen ban on greenwashing
Predominantly aimed at consumers, some rules of new directive could target funds’ marketing communications
21 September 2023
Lionpoint launches treasury practice
Former head of operations at KKR Danny Olds will lead the practice
21 September 2023
Macfarlanes adopts AI
Law firm has partnered with HarveyAI, a generative AI tool designed for legal work
21 September 2023
Delio launches Vault functionality
Company aims to enable private distribution networks and dealflow syndication
21 September 2023
Investment Association calls for EU reforms
Trade body highlights sustainability, new technologies and greater alignment on regulatory issues as areas of concern
21 September 2023
FE fundinfo acquires Adjuto
Company aims to enhance its fee and distribution channel management services
20 September 2023
BlackRock joins Allfunds’ Private Partners programme
Firm aims to broaden access to its private markets offering for wealth management clients
20 September 2023
Ontra expands legal operating platform
Ontra Atlas is an automated entity management solution
20 September 2023
Socium Fund Services launches loan agency and administration services
The Suntera Global-owned fund administrator extends its product offering to private credit firms
18 September 2023
Amicorp launches ESG reporting and rating service
The new service includes audited ESG reports, analysis, business planning and policy implementation
18 September 2023
Paloma Capital signs fund finance facility with OakNorth
The PE real estate investor has secured a £45m revolving credit facility
18 September 2023
Inflexion puts boots on the ground in the Nordics
Inflexion has opened an office in Stockholm, its first in the Nordics region
15 September 2023
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG acquires Elf Capital
The German asset manager will also co-invest up to €100m into Elf Capital’s funds
15 September 2023
Arup and Re:Co launch digital sustainability services
Partnership aims to link sustainability outcomes with value creation and support decision making
15 September 2023
European Commission opens SFDR consultation
Regulator aims to address shortcomings of legal certainty, usability and potential to counter greenwashing
14 September 2023
Ambienta formalises science-based targets
The firm aims to measure its internal percentage of emission reduction and percentage of invested capital with validated targets
14 September 2023
A&M moves to Vienna
Firm has hired ex-AxFina CEO Bernhard Engel to lead Austrian office
13 September 2023
GPs find brand perception key reason for ESG reporting
A survey conducted by Oliver Wyman and Novata highlights challenges for measuring ESG financial impact
13 September 2023
Hawksford acquires Singapore-based consultancy
The acquisition of Healy Consultants expands the service provider’s presence in Singapore and enables an entrance into the Middle East
13 September 2023
Altum Group granted UCI extension
The extension to the Undertaking for Collective Investment allows the company to offer its services to all alternative investment funds
13 September 2023
Gen II launches strategic and digital solutions group
Robert Caporale has been appointed as group president
12 September 2023
Alpha acquires Cobase
FX solutions provider set to acquire 85% of the multibank connectivity platform, subject to approval from the Netherlands’ central bank
12 September 2023
Tikehau invests in Anthesis
Tikehau shares ownership of the ESG consultancy with Carlyle, Palatine and Anthesis employee shareholders
12 September 2023
Atfinity partners with Scrive
Partnership aims to improve digital onboarding and client lifecycle processes
12 September 2023
Vector updates fund accounting tool
The fund administrator has incorporated a GP and LP portal into Valence
12 September 2023
Citco’s platform available to private credit funds
Company opens up its Collaboration Platform to private credit and real assets
11 September 2023
Data constraints the biggest ESG integration hurdle
Some 71% of respondents to the BNP Paribas ESG Global Survey 2023 find lack of ESG data quality a major barrier to making more sustainable investments
11 September 2023
Altvia continues partnership with Passthrough
Companies launch tool that integrates a CRM with an LP onboarding solution
11 September 2023
Cardano partners with DiligenceVault
Risk and sustainability advisory firm to integrate digital diligence platform for automated ODD services
11 September 2023
Accelex and Finarch partner up on operational efficiency
Partnership aims to assist firms with processes around portfolio monitoring, performance analytics, compliance management and data integration
11 September 2023
Apex establishes presence in Korea
Non-executive director Simon Hurst will advise on the office launch
7 September 2023
Apex subsumes Guernsey-based ManCo
This latest acquisition by Apex Group expands its Guernsey operations
7 September 2023
Valutico partners with Integra International
Tax, audit and accounting association will offer Valutico’s valuation services to its clients
6 September 2023
Context Analytics launches CAPE
The software automates data extraction from various pitch decks into a structured format
6 September 2023
EFAMA calls for more transparency in ESG ratings framework
The organisation says the European Commission must bring ESG data providers within the regulatory perimeter
6 September 2023
Onboarding liquidity providers biggest FX operational challenge
MillTechFX’s latest report lays out the biggest operational obstacles when it comes to FX hedging
5 September 2023
Law firm Allectus launches
The practice has been founded by former Mishcon de Reya partner Angeli Arora
4 September 2023
GLAS to acquire French trust business Pristine
Pristine’s fiducie and fund structuring and management services will be folded into the GLAS SAS business offering
4 September 2023
Mirabaud Asset Management partners with Zebra Impact Ventures
The two asset managers will combine forces to target the climate technology sector
4 September 2023
Gimme a break
Germany to exempt private equity funds from VAT as part of a broader finance reform package
30 August 2023
Same soup just reheated
LPs’ operational priorities are unchanged in 2023 and include automation, understanding new investment structures and creating workflow efficiencies, Dynamo Software survey finds
30 August 2023
MSCI expands partnership with Google
Companies to provide generative AI offering for portfolio and risk management, including climate risk
30 August 2023
Clarity AI and SimCorp team up on sustainability
Partnership aims to allow clients to report on UN’s sustainable development goals through customised scores based on intended sustainability outcomes
25 August 2023
Robin AI launches Obligation Management
Dashboard to allow legal teams to review, prioritise and action tasks related to contractual obligations
25 August 2023
AlphaSense settles in Singapore
Company aims to better serve existing APAC client base and scale customer growth
24 August 2023
BuildESG updates BuildRI software
In an expansion of functionality, lenders to gain visibility into GPs’ responsible investment and ESG processes
24 August 2023
McGuireWoods ‘appoints’ AI legal assistant
Law firm to use Casetext’s CoCounsel to enhance quality and timeliness of legal services delivered
23 August 2023
Private debt is LPs’ best race horse
Private equity maintains position as investors’ preferred asset class but private debt overwhelmingly outperformed expectations
23 August 2023
GP Fund Solutions anchors in Ireland
Fund administrator is the latest non-European player to make a move into the bloc, following the news of Crestbridge and Altum in July
22 August 2023
HPE Growth sells minority GP stake
Nieland Family Office’s involvement to provide fresh funds and address succession planning
22 August 2023
TMF Group acquires Maltese tax adviser
The acquisition will expand TMF Group’s presence in southern Europe
21 August 2023
SS&C acquires Iress’s managed fund admin business
Acquisition is a bid to enhance SS&C’s position as transfer agent by building out position in Australia
21 August 2023
Securitize acquires Onramp Invest
The acquisition allows registered investment advisers to offer PE investments to their clients
17 August 2023
Petra Funds joins forces with Novata
Partnership aims to support with collection, analysis and reporting of ESG data
16 August 2023
Bipsync teams up with Lionpoint
Partnership aims to support mutual clients with their digital transformation process
16 August 2023
TMF acquires FIDD
The fund administrator consolidation will expand TMF’s presence in Latin America