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MetLife IM set to acquire investment teams managing $6 billion from Mesirow

The TRADE

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire three investment teams and assets managed by Mesirow, an independent financial services firm. Nearly $6 billion of assets managed by the acquired team will transfer to MIM, under the terms of the transaction.

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AXA IM individual joins BlueBay as credit trader departs for Norges Bank Investment Management

The TRADE

An investment-grade credit trader from RBC BlueBay Asset Management has left the firm to join Norges Bank Investment Management, The TRADE can reveal. Christopher Lemmo left BlueBay, part of RBC Global Asset Management, in April this year after almost 13 years at the fixed income focused asset manager.

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BNP Paribas to pay €5.1 billion for AXA Investment Managers in trillion-dollar asset management JV

The TRADE

BNP Paribas has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of AXA Investment Managers – representing around €850 million in assets under management – for just over €5 billion. The deal is set to include an agreement for BNP Paribas’ long term management of a large part of AXA’s assets.

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UK ministers urged to intervene if Australian bank takes 100% of gas business

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

Macquarie has option for all of National Grid gas transmission and metering despite tainted history of owning utilities Ministers have been urged to intervene if Australian banking powerhouse Macquarie pushes the button on a mooted £3bn deal to take full control of a vital part of the UK’s gas grid.

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Singaporean investment manager New Silk Road outsources trading to Northern Trust

The TRADE

Singapore-based investment manager New Silk Road has outsourced its trading to Northern Trust as it seeks to fortify its offering as T+1 looms. The post Singaporean investment manager New Silk Road outsources trading to Northern Trust appeared first on The TRADE.

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The Path to Success: How to Become an Investment Banker

OfficeHours

Investment banking is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance world. Investment banking is highly desirable due to its potential for high lifetime earnings, its interesting and impactful work, and it serves as a springboard for a career in finance. Maybe even more important than your major is your GPA.

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FINBOURNE Technology raises £55 million in Series B funding round

The TRADE

The move follows a Series A finding round of £15 million in 2021, with this latest investment set to fund the firm’s commercial development, including expanding its sales, product and marketing capabilities in the US, UK, Ireland, Singapore and Australia.

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