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NewRiver revives suspended IPO at fraction of value

August 18, 2009 : Permalink

Reuters – Opportunistic property investment firm NewRiver Retail said on Monday it would list in September with a capitalisation of 25 million pounds, two months after suspending a planned 250 million pounds float. NewRiver expects its shares to be admitted […]

Appleby closes in on Dickinson Cruickshank merger

June 15, 2009 : Permalink

The Lawyer – Offshore giant Appleby is to merge with Isle of Man firm Dickinson Cruickshank to create the world’s largest offshore firm in terms of partner numbers. The combined firm will have 73 partners and nine offices worldwide, including […]

KSK Energy Fund wound up

January 27, 2009 : Permalink

Reuters India – KSK Emerging India Energy Fund had raised £100 million from AIM last year to invest in Indian energy companies. Global recession has claimed a victim in India. KSK Emerging India Energy Fund (KEF), a £100 million fund […]

UK shorting ban could help rival hedge fund centres

September 23, 2008 : Permalink

Reuters UK – Britain’s temporary ban on short-selling financial stocks is irksome for London’s hedge funds and is another factor which could help undermine the city’s pre-eminent position in Europe as a hedge fund base. Short-selling is a key trading […]