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Verdict Staff
Scipion Capital makes three appointments to London office
Scipion Capital, the African commodities investment specialist, has made three hires in response to rising interest in its Commodities Trade Finance Fund, which was incepted in 2007.
Investment Selection Factors of Millionaires
Millionaires are most sensitive to the risk associated with an investment, according to Spectrem Group research on the attitudes and behaviors of affluent investors.
Threat of US investigations drives Pictet and Lombard change: PwC
The threat of further US investigations was one of the key reasons for Swiss banks Lombard Odier and Pictet to end their centuries-long tradition of unlimited partnership, an industry analyst has suggested.
Barings appoints global distribution head
Baring Asset Management (Barings), the international investment management firm, has appointed Angus Woolhouse as the Global Head of Distribution, based in London and effective immediately.
Most Affluent Investors Are Comfortable with Advisor Fees
Most affluent investors are comfortable with the fees they pay their financial advisors, according to Spectrem Group research that finds comfort with advisory fees increases with wealth.
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Investcorp acquires Hydrasun, a leading oil field services provider
The Investcorp Gulf Opportunity Fund – along with other affiliates of Investcorp, a leading provider and manager of alternative investment products, announced today that they have agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Hydrasun, an international provider of fluid control equipment and solutions for the global offshore oil and gas sector, from Equistone Partners Europe Limited. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.
Economic recovery in 2013 brings investment opportunities and risks: Mercer
According to the consultancy, Mercer, the lifting of economic gloom in 2013 has bought in opportunities for institutional investors, adding that the investors should manage the substantial risks that remain.
2012 sees gold demand hit record value level
Q4 2012 up 4% year-on-year as India, China and central banks drive demand.
American Capital Receives $127 Million From Sale of Paradigm Precision Holdings
American Capital, Ltd. (Nasdaq: ACAS) (“American Capital”) announced today that its portfolio company Paradigm Precision Holdings, LLC (“Paradigm Precision”) was sold to Dynamic Precision Group, a portfolio company of The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG), on January 31, 2013.
Convergent Wealth Advisors adjudged as Best Private Client Investment Platform Client Service
Convergent Wealth Advisors has been awarded by Private Asset Management the Best Private Client Investment Platform Client Service at the recent New York City wealth management media forum.