Why London’s commercial property sector is finally booming back Property After a torrid few years, sentiment in London’s commercial property market appears to be improving.
CVC mulling Amsterdam listing as London’s hopes for rare private equity IPO dashed CVC LISTING Private equity veteran CVC Capital Partners is eyeing a listing on Amsterdam’s Euronext, in a blow for the City, it has been reported. According to the Financial Times newspaper, CVC informed investors of its intentions, although no final decisions have been made just yet. London has been hopeful of a rare private equity listing but [...]
The Labour danger: Pricing in the possibility of a Corbyn-led government It has been 18 months filled with political surprises, and at a time when nothing seems to be off the cards, the possibility of a Corbyn-led government perhaps isn’t as farfetched as some of us imagined. While many businesspeople are praying this never comes to light, it’s still a risk that can’t be ignored. [...]
Investment banks to cash in if £31bn Glencore opts for a London listing December 5, 2010 THE world’s biggest commodities trader, Glencore, is said to be planning a float for next year that could be the largest ever seen on the London Stock Exchange if the firm opts to list in the UK. However, it might instead choose to float in Hong Kong to gain access to faster-growing emerging markets, or [...]
CITY MOVES | WHO’S SWITCHING JOBS June 22, 2010 Heartwood The wealth manager has hired Michael Stanes as an investment director, playing a key role in the asset allocation process as well as managing portfolios for ultra high net worth clients. Stanes previously spent 15 years at Mercury Asset Management / Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and then joined Goldman Sachs Asset Management as an [...]