All articles by Satarupa Bhowmik

Satarupa Bhowmik

BNP Paribas Cardif closes acquisition of AXA IM

The new platform will leverage the expertise of AXA IM, BNP Paribas Asset Management, and BNP Paribas REIM to provide various traditional and alternative assets.

Digital platform Savvy Wealth secures $72m in series B funding

The company will use the new funds to improve its core technology and expand its network of independent advisors via Savvy Advisors.

Rothschild buys Swiss advisory firm Tenalis

The deal enhances Rothschild’s services in succession planning, taxation, and real estate consulting.

Citi Wealth teams up with Allfunds to enhance client services

The initiative will launch for Citi Private Bank clients in EMEA later this year, with expansion to other regions planned for 2026 and 2027.

Evelyn closes sale of fund solutions business to Thesis 

The transaction follows the sale of its professional services business, signalling Evelyn’s shift to focus on wealth management.

KKR establishes new financial advisory platform in Singapore

Ascend Asia will provide its members with “strategic” expertise, industry know-how, and operational resources.

UBS announces new $2bn share buyback programme

This follows the completion of a buyback programme in April 2024, which helped repurchase $2bn in shares.

Edward Jones to buy Natixis IM’s overlay management services

The deal is set to be finalised later this year, allowing Edward Jones to become the overlay manager for its US UMA offerings.

Mediobanca plans $5.7bn shareholder payout to thwart MPS takeover

MPS has received approval from the European Central Bank and plans to launch an all-share bid for Mediobanca next month.

TA Associates to invest in Australia’s Viridian Financial Group

Viridian manages around $16bn in funds across Viridian Advisory, Infinity Capital Solutions, Smartmove Lending.