Hermes Investment Management, the £36 billion manager, has announced the expansion of its global stewardship and engagement team, Hermes EOS. Kimberley Lewis has been appointed as Engagement Director, focusing on enhancing the activities of Hermes EOS in North America. Based in London, she reports to Bruce Duguid, Head of Stewardship. The Hermes… Read More »
Vanguard announces the passing of John Clifton Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group, who died today in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He was 89. Mr. Bogle had legendary status in the American investment community, largely because of two towering achievements: He introduced the first index mutual fund for investors and, in… Read More »
Alibaba’s A.I. Labs and BMW announced a new collaboration in voice activated mobile solutions today at the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 (CES) in Las Vegas. Tmall Genie, the voice assistant developed by Alibaba A.I. Labs, will be available in-car to BMW customers in China by end of 2019. BMW will… Read More »
REYL Group has appointed Stephan Aepli to head its new external asset managers team effective 1 January 2019. He is tasked with structuring and promoting the Bank’s tailored offering for external managers and their clients. Mr Aepli reports to Lorenzo Rocco di Torrepadula, Partner and Head of Wealth Management. Stephan… Read More »
As climate discussions are underway among global leaders at COP24, the annual United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) conference, a new report released Tuesday showcases the feasibility of a European energy transition to 100% renewable sources. The new scientific study shows that the transition to 100% renewable energy… Read More »
REYL & Cie Ltd (“REYL”) has further strengthened its growing Structured Finance capability in its London office with the appointment of James Spooner as Managing Director in Corporate Advisory & Structuring. The news demonstrates the continued focus for Structured Finance opportunities based in London, following the appointment of Ante Razmilovic… Read More »
Today the European Money Markets Institute – EMMI announced the publication of the Second Stakeholder Consultation on the hybrid methodology for Euribor. This Second Consultation is part of EMMI’s commitment to deliver a reformed and robust methodology for Euribor, which aims to meet regulatory and stakeholder expectations in a timely… Read More »
René Marty has been appointed as CEO of REYL Overseas Ltd, an independent Swiss wealth manager licensed by the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide investment advisory services to US clients. Established under Swiss law and headquartered in Zurich, REYL Overseas Ltd is an independent affiliate of REYL… Read More »
Muzinich & Co. has announced the purchase of Springrowth SGR, a private debt investment firm. Springrowth was launched in 2017 by a team of Italian senior bankers with the aim of targeting the low-risk end of the alternative investment spectrum within the private debt market. Springrowth provides a differentiated lending… Read More »
Ideagen plc, the UK-based, global software firm, today announced the acquisition of Morgan Kai Group Ltd, a leading Audit Management software provider to both public and private sector organisations. With operations in Leeds, Yorkshire, and Chicago, Illinois, Morgan Kai Group Ltd currently generates £5.3m in revenue with £3.2m recurring. The… Read More »