All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Generali, BPCE drop break-up fee in asset management deal- report 

This move comes amid uncertainty over the deal’s completion, with opposition from key Generali shareholders and concerns from the Italian government. 

FE fundinfo buys Luxembourg regulatory reporting firm AlphaOmega

The deal is expected to roughly double FE fundinfo’s presence in the country, making it its second-largest office by size.

Mercado Pago to acquire Nikos DTVM in Brazil – report 

Nikos DTVM is a securities distribution firm that specialises in the investment-as-a-service model and authorised by the Central Bank.  

FNZ, AJ Bell extend long-term technology partnership

FNZ’s technology supports essential functions such as market connectivity, trading, settlement, custody, and the management of books and records.

BlackRock expands executive committee with 20 leaders – report

These adjustments are made as BlackRock seeks to increase its market value over the next five years.

HSBC Private Bank unveils new AI-driven platform

The platform is specifically designed for teams that interact with clients, as well as for investment advisors and product experts.

Aldermore Bank CEO Steven Cooper to lead Fairstone Group – report  

At Fairstone, Cooper is tasked with an objective to double the company’s size by the end of the decade. 

Swiss Senate paves way for direct government action on UBS capital rules

The outcome allows the government to directly move ahead with measures that could potentially raise UBS’s core capital needs.

CVC enters race to acquire Avendus Capital from KKR – report 

The early-stage discussions involve a thorough assessment of Avendus’ business operations and financial health.

Arrowpoint Investment Partners plans to raise $400m in new capital – report

The firm aims to achieve $2bn in assets by the end of 2026.