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Karina Schmitt Lund Appointed as CEO of KIRKBI’s New Financial Investments Division

(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI A/S has appointed Karina Schmitt Lund as the future CEO of its Financial Investments division, set to become an independent business area by 2026. Karina brings over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, having held … Read the full press release

FCA Establishes First Overseas Offices to Support Global Growth of UK Financial Services

(IN BRIEF) The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is establishing offices in the US and Asia-Pacific for the first time under its 2025–2030 strategy. Tash Miah has begun her new role in Washington, DC, while Camille Blackburn will open a regional … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Appointed as Co-Investment Manager for GAM’s ILS Funds, Enhancing Cat Bond Expertise

(IN BRIEF) Effective 7 May 2025, Swiss Re, through its subsidiary SRILIAC, will co-manage GAM’s insurance-linked security funds, including the GAM Star Cat Bond UCITS Fund. This partnership involves managing approximately USD 3 billion in assets from GAM’s ILS funds … Read the full press release

Energiekontor Founders Secure Future Holdings With New Foundations

(IN BRIEF) Energiekontor AG’s founders, Dr Bodo Wilkens and Günter Lammers, have launched their own foundations to secure the long-term continuity of their shareholdings in the company. The Wilkens Family Foundation in Darmstadt focuses on responsibly managing the family’s wealth … Read the full press release

Indosuez Wealth Management Expands Swiss Presence With Acquisition of Banque Thaler

(IN BRIEF) Indosuez Wealth Management, part of the Crédit Agricole Group, has agreed to acquire Banque Thaler, a Swiss bank celebrated for its service excellence and wealth management expertise. This acquisition reinforces Indosuez’s strategy to expand its footprint in Switzerland—a … Read the full press release

Logicor and Kryalos SGR Transform Pomezia: New 20,000 sqm BREEAM-Certified Logistics Hub Set to Boost Regional Economy

(IN BRIEF) Logicor and Kryalos SGR have acquired over 54,000 square meters in Pomezia for an urban regeneration project that includes building a 20,000 square meter logistics warehouse. The project, managed by Logicor, involves demolishing a disused structure and constructing … Read the full press release

Amundi and Victory Capital Forge Strategic Partnership to Expand US Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) Amundi and Victory Capital have closed their transaction, combining Amundi US with Victory Capital—now managing nearly $300 billion in assets—and establishing a strategic partnership. Amundi has acquired a 21.2% equity stake in Victory Capital, with expectations to increase … Read the full press release

Erste Private Banking Dominates Euromoney Awards with Six Distinctions Across Central and Eastern Europe

(IN BRIEF) Erste Private Banking has been honored with six best-in-class awards by Euromoney, highlighting its exceptional performance across multiple regions. In Austria, the bank was recognized as the “Best Private Bank,” “Best for High-Net-Worth” clients, and “Best for Discretionary … Read the full press release

Prudential and Vama Forge New Health Insurance Venture to Propel India’s ‘Insurance for All’ Ambitions

(IN BRIEF) Prudential plc has announced a joint venture with Vama Sundari Investments (Delhi) Private Limited to establish a standalone health insurance business in India. Under the new arrangement, Prudential Group Holdings Limited will hold a 70% stake, while Vama … Read the full press release

Siemens Mobility Secures Framework Agreement for Up to 50 Vectron Locomotives with RIVE Private Investment and Northrail

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has signed a major framework agreement with RIVE Private Investment and Northrail for up to 50 Vectron locomotives. The deal includes an initial 15 locomotives and an eight-year full-service contract, with options to purchase additional locomotives … Read the full press release

Wood Selected to Provide Operations and Maintenance for World’s Largest Membrane-Based Carbon Capture Plant

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract to deliver operations and maintenance services for the MTR Carbon Capture facility in Gillette, Wyoming, the largest membrane-based carbon capture plant globally. This facility is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s pilot … Read the full press release

Logicor Appoints Timo Simolin as Head of Asset Management for Finnish Operations

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has appointed Timo Simolin as the new Head of Asset Management for its operations in Finland. With over 15 years of experience in the real estate sector, Timo’s expertise will help drive Logicor’s asset management and leasing … Read the full press release

MAPFRE Strengthens Presence in Asset Management Sector with Appointment of Alberto Matellán as General Manager of La Financière Responsable

(IN BRIEF) MAPFRE has appointed Alberto Matellán as the general manager of La Financière Responsable (LFR), a move that aligns with its strategy to enhance its asset management footprint. The appointment will help implement LFR’s new Strategic Plan, which focuses … Read the full press release

SIX Acquires Swiss Fund Data to Strengthen Market Leadership and Enhance Transparency in Swiss Fund Data Services

(IN BRIEF) SIX has acquired Swiss Fund Data (SFD), enhancing its role as the leading provider of fund data in Switzerland. SFD, known for offering comprehensive data on Swiss-registered funds, will continue to provide critical services to the Swiss financial … Read the full press release

Schroders’ Johanna Kyrklund Wins CIO of the Year for Leadership and Innovation in Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, has been awarded the CIO of the Year at the 2024 Funds Europe Awards, honoring her leadership and transformative contributions to the firm since 2007. Since stepping into the Group … Read the full press release

CNP Vita Assicura Awards €15.6 Billion Asset Management Mandate to Ostrum AM

(IN BRIEF) CNP Vita Assicura, a subsidiary of CNP Assurances, has entrusted Ostrum Asset Management with a €15.6 billion asset management mandate following a competitive tender. The partnership covers fixed income, equities, and multi-asset investments, along with risk management services … Read the full press release

Dubai Office Welcomes Mohammad Alamoush as Director of Leasing and Asset Management for MTU Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) MTU Maintenance has appointed Mohammad Alamoush as Director of Leasing and Asset Management at its Dubai office to bolster services in the Middle East. Alamoush brings expertise from his tenure in Amsterdam and anticipates significant fleet transitions in … Read the full press release

ABP Appoints Rob Morton as Lead Property Asset Manager to Drive Investment Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s primary port operator, is expanding its investment portfolio by appointing Rob Morton as the Lead Property Asset Manager in its Humber-based property team. Rob will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, … Read the full press release

Asset Servicing Leader CACEIS und Fintech Heavenize kooperieren bei OSMOZE Investment Platform

(IN KÜRZE) Das Vermögensverwaltungsunternehmen CACEIS hat sich mit dem Fintech-Unternehmen Heavenize zusammengetan, um OSMOZE, ein Entscheidungsfindungs-Dashboard für alle Anlageklassen, für Verwaltungsgesellschaften und institutionelle Anlegerkunden anzubieten. OSMOZE stellt Portfoliomanagern Asset-Management- und Investitionssimulationstools zur Verfügung, um Investitionsentscheidungen und die operative Leistung zu … Read the full press release

Asset Servicing Leader CACEIS and Fintech Heavenize Collaborate on OSMOZE Investment Platform

(IN BRIEF) Asset servicing firm CACEIS has partnered with fintech company Heavenize to offer OSMOZE, a decision-making dashboard for all asset classes, to management companies and institutional investor clients. OSMOZE provides portfolio managers with asset management and investment simulation tools … Read the full press release