There was a sharp increase recorded in private debt fund activity in France in 2018 confirming the growing importance of private debt in financing methods, by offering companies and equity investors an alternative and complementary financing solution to bank debt.
Burford Capital Limited (Burford), a global finance and investment management firm focused on law, has closed the Burford Alternative Income Fund LP (BAIF), a new private fund focused on post-settlement investments. BAIF will invest in settled litigation matters, monetising a
Man AHL’s TargetRisk strategy has returned 33 per cent since its launch in December 2014, ranking it in the top decile in comparison to its peer group. The strategy has also been awarded a five star rating by Morningstar. Managed
LibreMax Capital (LibreMax), an asset management firm specialising in structured products and corporate credit, has established CAVU Investment Partners (CAVU) in partnership with international investment management firm TowerBrook Capital Partners (TowerBrook). CAVU will invest in the equity tranches of new
In July 2019, the European Energy Exchange (EEX) increased its volume on the power derivatives market by 55 per cent to 331.4 TWh compared to the previous year (July 2018: 213.8 TWh). In particular, the markets for Austria and France
Visible Alpha, an investment research technology firm founded by some of the world’s leading investment banks, has secured an additional USD38 million of equity financing. Visible Alpha will use this investment to fuel its explosive growth and maintain its leadership
Eze Software saw strong growth across its operations in 2017, with the company adding 278 new multi-asset clients across all major market regions during the year. Additionally, 70 more clients expanded their use of Eze Investment Suite with one or
Matrix Private Capital Group has launched Matrix Highline Management to offer investors access to a differentiated equity strategy designed to complement the Firm’s advisory and investment solutions. Matrix Highline Management will be led by Thomas Deutsch (pictured), Managing Director and
Saxo Bank, a Fintech specialist focused on multi-asset trading and investment, and investment manager Brown Advisory are teaming up to launch a new digital investment portfolio, Ethical Selection in the SaxoSelect universe. Saxo Bank’s clients will be the first retail
Aspiring women in finance are set to benefit from a partnership between a leading income fund manager and The University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
 Plato Investment Management believes change is needed to address the under-representation of women in the sector.
