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February 07, 2017 10:15
Argo Group Closes Ariel Re Acquisition
Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: AGII), an international underwriter of specialty insurance and reinsurance products, today announced it has closed the acquisition of Ariel Re, a globa
February 03, 2017 11:50
Constitution Capital Partners Hires Daniel Clare, Launches New York City Office
Constitution Capital Partners (“CCP”), a leading private equity firm focused on North American small to mid-cap buyouts, today announced the hiring of Daniel Clare as a Partner and head of the firm’s
January 30, 2017 14:00
Picasso Estate Sold to Scepter Chairman Rayo Withanage
The sprawling estate and final home of Pablo Picasso in Mougins, France was sold for an undisclosed sum to Brunei financier Rayo Withanage. The Mayor of Mougins confirmed in an official press release
January 30, 2017 13:40
HealthCare Royalty Partners Announces New Chief Medical Officer, Senior-Level Promotions, and Further Regional Expansion
HealthCare Royalty Partners (“HCR”) today announced several firm developments: New Chief Medical Officer: As of January 2017, Dr. Warren Cooper has assumed the role of Managing Director and Chie
January 30, 2017 09:40
Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. Provides Annual Investor Update Presentation
Pershing Square Holdings, Ltd. (ticker: PSH:NA) posted today its Annual Investor Update Presentation on its website, https://www.pershingsquareholdings.com/company-reports/letters-to-shareholders/. Th
January 26, 2017 11:10
Wells Fargo Names Jafar Amin Regional President for Asia Pacific Region
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) announced today that Jafar Amin has been named the new regional president for its Asia Pacific (APAC) region, succeeding Jim Johnston who served as interim regional pr
January 20, 2017 16:50
China Oceanwide and IDG Capital Announce Agreement to Acquire IDG
China Oceanwide Holdings Group Co., Ltd. (“China Oceanwide”) and IDG Capital announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire International Data Group, Inc. (“IDG”), including i
January 19, 2017 13:50
Rockwood Closes Fund X With $1.1 Billion in Capital Commitments
Rockwood Capital, LLC (“Rockwood”), a private real estate investment firm, today announced that it has closed Rockwood Capital Real Estate Partners Fund X, L.P. (“Fund X”) with $1.1 billion in capital
January 19, 2017 13:15
Houlihan Lokey Expands into Intellectual Property Advisory Services with Acquisition of Black Stone IP
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. (NYSE: HLI), the global investment bank, today announced that it has acquired Black Stone IP LLC (BSIP), a leading boutique investment bank focused on valuing and trading patent a
January 18, 2017 15:10
MSCI Renames South East Asia Index Offerings MSCI ASEAN Indexes
MSCI Inc. (NYSE:MSCI) has renamed its MSCI South East Asia Indexes, which will be known as the MSCI ASEAN Indexes. In addition to renaming 234 standard indexes, MSCI has added three new indexes tha
January 17, 2017 13:40
Conquest Launches Its Renewable Power Equity Fund With a “Super Bond” Profile Dedicated to Institutional Investors
Conquest launched its renewable power fund, Conquest Renewable Yield Europe, dedicated to acquiring and managing renewable power generation real assets. These assets are initially sourced from partner
January 16, 2017 13:50
QNB Group: The Financial Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2016
QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, announced its results for the year ended 31 December 2016. For the twelve months ended 31 December 2016, Net
January 16, 2017 11:35
Bank of America Reports Fourth-Quarter 2016 Financial Results
Bank of America today reported its fourth-quarter 2016 financial results. The news release, supplemental filing and investor presentation can be accessed in the following ways: This Smart News Rele
January 11, 2017 13:25
Business and Sports Leaders Frank H. McCourt Jr. and Mark Walter Expand Partnership with Launch of McCourt Partners Investment Platform
McCourt Global, the business arm of McCourt LP, today announced that Frank H. McCourt, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McCourt LP, and Mark Walter, a founder and the Chief Executive Offic
January 09, 2017 11:25
IBKR Launches Shenzhen-Hong Kong Connect Program, Expanding Access to China’s Emerging Industries
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has released its year-end IB Communiqué informing clients worldwide about its new Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program. The company also rolled out en
January 06, 2017 13:50
Elliott Acquires a Controlling Interest in Aeolus
Aeolus Capital Management Ltd. (“Aeolus”) today announced the closing of the previously announced proposed transaction between Aeolus and Elliott Management Corporation (“Elliott”) pursuant to which E
January 05, 2017 17:20
Choi Moon Kee Joins Great American Insurance Company - Singapore Branch
Great American Insurance Group announced that the Singapore Branch of its flagship insurer, Great American Insurance Company, has hired Mr. Choi Moon Kee as Director, Marine & Client Relationship Mana
January 05, 2017 13:50
Samsung NEXT (Formerly Samsung Global Innovation Center) Announces $150M Fund to Expand Global Support of Early Stage Startups in Emerging Tech
Samsung NEXT (formerly Samsung Global Innovation Center) today announced at CES the creation of the Samsung NEXT Fund, a $150 million venture capital investment fund, to increase Samsung’s global supp
December 14, 2016 14:10
Guy Carpenter Forms New Global Strategic Advisory Organization to Provide Clients with Enhanced Solutions
Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC, a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC), today announced a newly-created Global Strategic
December 13, 2016 14:00
Guy Carpenter Appoints James Nash President of New International Division
Guy Carpenter & Company, LLC, a leading global risk and reinsurance specialist and a wholly owned subsidiary of Marsh & McLennan Companies (NYSE:MMC), today announced the appointment of James Nash to
December 13, 2016 13:40
Chase tops $1 trillion in processing volume for merchant clients in 2016
At 11:06 p.m. eastern time last night, JPMorgan Chase crossed the $1 trillion mark in year-to-date merchant processing volume, a first in the firm’s history. Merchant processing volume at the firm
December 12, 2016 13:30
Quercus Announces the €150 Million First Close of its New Renewable Energy Infrastructure Funds
Quercus Assets Selection, which specialises in renewable infrastructure investments announces that it has reached its first close of €150 million, led by its Co-Founder and CEO, Diego Biasi. The th
December 02, 2016 17:20
Eika Chooses OT to Launch BankAxept First Dual Payments Card in Norway
OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products and services, and Eika Alliance, one of the largest players in the Norwegian financial market, with almost
November 30, 2016 18:00
IBKR Unveils More Upgrades to Its Award Winning Trading Platform
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:IBKR) has released its November IB Communiqué to inform clients worldwide about the latest enhancements to its Trader Workstation platform (TWS) and new product
November 25, 2016 13:55
OT Provides a Unified Transportation Payment Card in the Philippines
OT (Oberthur Technologies), a leading global provider of embedded security software products, services and solutions, today announced its partnership with AF Payments Inc. (AFPI) to provide multi-purp
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