Tag Archives: portfolio management

AmeriTerpenes Positioned for Growth Under Mutares Ownership Following Symrise Divestment

(IN BRIEF) Symrise AG has signed and closed a definitive agreement to sell AmeriTerpenes LLC, its renewable terpene ingredients business, to international private equity investor Mutares SE & Co. KGaA, advancing Symrise’s portfolio management under the ONE Symrise strategy. AmeriTerpenes … Read the full press release

Swiss Re Catastrophe Data to Integrate With SAS Insurance Life Cycle Accelerator

(IN BRIEF) SAS and Swiss Re have formed a partnership to help insurers strengthen underwriting, pricing and portfolio resilience by combining Swiss Re’s CatNet® natural catastrophe risk intelligence with the SAS® Insurance Life Cycle Accelerator and SAS’ AI, actuarial modelling … Read the full press release

DWS Joins Frankfurter Leben Gruppe as Strategic Investor in Athora Deutschland Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Frankfurter Leben Gruppe is acquiring Athora Deutschland in its seventh transaction, expanding its portfolio to around 800,000 clients and approximately EUR 17 billion in assets under management, while DWS Group will support the deal as a long-term financing … Read the full press release

Logicor Sells High-Quality Logistics Assets as Investor Demand Remains Strong Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has agreed to sell a pan-European logistics real estate portfolio to EQT for €532 million. The portfolio includes logistics assets in the UK, Germany and France, with a combined area of around 457,000 square metres. The transfer … Read the full press release

BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth to Support Standard Chartered’s Portfolio Analytics and Risk Management

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has announced a global collaboration with BlackRock’s Aladdin Wealth to enhance its myWealth Advisor platform. The integration will provide the Bank’s relationship managers and investment advisors with advanced portfolio analytics, risk insights, stress testing, scenario analysis … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Agrees $350 Million Sale of Minority Marjoram Gas Field Interest to INPEX

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has agreed to divest its 85% interest in Block 2E offshore Malaysia to INPEX for $350 million, representing a net 8.5% interest in the Marjoram gas field currently under development. The transaction allows TotalEnergies to realise the … Read the full press release

INEOS Enterprises Sells Ultra-Pure Sulphur Dioxide Business for $190 Million

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst in a transaction valued at $190 million. Calabrian operates manufacturing facilities in Port Neches, Texas, and Timmins, Ontario, supplying products … Read the full press release

PMI porta la governance dell’IA nel campo della gestione dei progetti con un nuovo standard globale

PMI pubblica uno standard globale per orientare l’uso dell’IA in portfolio, programmi e progetti Il quadro si concentra su governance, supervisione umana, etica e gestione dei rischi La guida è indipendente dalla tecnologia e copre l’intero ciclo di vita delle … Read the full press release

PMI pubblica il primo standard globale al mondo sull’intelligenza artificiale nel lavoro di progetto, mentre i quadri normativi faticano a stare al passo

Lo Standard per l’IA arriva in un momento in cui l’intelligenza artificiale viene implementata nei progetti a un ritmo più veloce di quanto la normativa riesca a disciplinarla, e offre ai professionisti un quadro di riferimento basato su principi e … Read the full press release

INEOS Enterprises Sells Ultra-Pure Sulphur Dioxide Business for $190 Million

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Enterprises has completed the sale of INEOS Calabrian, its ultra-pure sulphur dioxide and derivatives business, to Ecovyst in a transaction valued at $190 million. Calabrian operates manufacturing facilities in Port Neches, Texas, and Timmins, Ontario, supplying products … Read the full press release

Gasum strengthens Nordic power business with appointment of Tommi Riikonen to lead Portfolio Services

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has appointed experienced energy sector executive Tommi Riikonen to lead its Portfolio Services operations within the company’s power business beginning in June 2026. Riikonen joins from Väre Oy and will help strengthen Gasum’s customer-focused energy solutions, portfolio … Read the full press release

AI-assisted advisory services and new investment tools to strengthen SpareBank 1 customer experience through partnership with Amundi

(IN BRIEF) SpareBank 1 has partnered with Amundi to enhance its digital savings and investment services through new advisory tools, AI-assisted customer support and expanded investment capabilities. The collaboration will integrate Amundi Technology’s ALTO Wealth & Distribution platform into SpareBank … Read the full press release

KIRKBI Strengthens Investment Governance with Appointment of Mark Andersen to Investment Management Board

(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI has appointed Mark Andersen to the Board of Directors of KIRKBI Investment Management as the organisation continues to strengthen its governance and long-term investment strategy following its establishment as an independent business area in 2026. Andersen brings … Read the full press release

CVC Credit Launches First European CLO of 2026 with €406 Million Cordatus XXXVIII Transaction

(IN BRIEF) CVC Credit has priced Cordatus XXXVIII, a new €406 million European collateralized loan obligation and the firm’s first CLO issuance in Europe for 2026. The transaction achieved one of the tightest running debt costs seen in the European … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Introduces Fund Bot to Deliver Personalized Digital Investment Solutions for Modern Investors

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has launched Fund Bot, a digital investment tool designed to help users build personalized fund portfolios quickly and easily. The solution uses a suitability test to determine each investor’s risk profile and recommends model portfolios created … Read the full press release

Equinor Reduces Stake in Scatec Through NOK 1.6 Billion Share Sale While Maintaining Strategic Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has sold an 8.07 percent stake in Scatec for approximately NOK 1.6 billion, reducing its shareholding to 8.05 percent while agreeing to a 90-day lock-up period on its remaining shares. The company originally became a shareholder in … Read the full press release

Colonial SFL Advances Asset Disposal Strategy with €350 Million in Sales and Strong Pricing Performance Ahead of Schedule

(IN BRIEF) Colonial SFL has completed €350 million in asset disposals by March 2026, achieving 70% of its planned programme ahead of schedule. Recent transactions include the sale of the Tucumán office building in Madrid and a residential complex in … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Private Bank to Leverage DWS’ Institutional Investment and Execution Platform in Expanded Strategic Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank and DWS are strengthening their collaboration in Discretionary Portfolio Management by integrating DWS’ institutional investment and execution platform into the portfolio implementation process for Deutsche Bank Private Bank clients while keeping strategic asset allocation and client … Read the full press release

InfraVia Expands Real Estate Leadership with Appointment of Laëtitia Archambault Following OREIMA Merger

(IN BRIEF) InfraVia has appointed Laëtitia Archambault as Asset Management Director within its real estate team, strengthening its asset management capabilities following the merger with OREIMA. Joining a 14-strong team led by Brigitte Sagnes-Dupont, she brings more than 20 years … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA integrates crypto portfolios into mobile app for seamless investment management in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has integrated crypto asset portfolios into its Garanti BBVA Mobile app, enabling customers in Türkiye to track both traditional and digital investments in one place. The update allows users to view real-time prices, analyze gains and … Read the full press release