Investment Platforms

Endava and Goji have joined forces to transform how private fund managers onboard investors, aiming to deliver a faster, scalable and secure integration experience across the private funds ecosystem.

Netcapital, a FinTech firm operating a digital private capital markets ecosystem, has announced a fresh funding deal under Nasdaq rules.

Juniper Square, a provider of connected fund software and services for private markets, has announced the completion of its Series D funding round.

Women in the UK are on the cusp of a financial revolution. By the end of this year, projections suggest they’ll control 60% of the nation’s wealth—a seismic shift driven by inheritance and entrepreneurship. Beneath this milestone, women are still sidelined when it comes to investing. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reports that just 13% of women held a stocks and shares ISA in 2022, compared to 22% of men. The FCA’s 2023 Financial Lives survey notes that 52% of ISA accounts were held by women in 2021/22, with a preference for cash over stocks, So, as women’s wealth swells, are wealth firms doing enough to help them grow it? The evidence suggests they’ve barely scratched the surface.

Lightkeeper, a provider of data, analytics, risk management, and reporting solutions for investment managers, has secured a growth investment from PSG.

6 Monks (6M) has partnered with Zeidler Group to leverage its Swiss Representative Service, streamlining the distribution of its first Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) in Switzerland.

SimCorp has announced the integration of Yield Book, a fixed income analytics platform from LSEG Analytics, into its Axioma Risk enterprise risk management system.

TMX VettaFi has acquired Credit Suisse’s Bond Indices from UBS, further strengthening its fixed income index capabilities.

Private equity has emerged as an appealing investment avenue for those seeking diversification and high returns. However, navigating this sector can be complex, requiring a strategic approach. Understanding how to invest in private equity effectively is crucial to making informed financial decisions.

Komainu, a regulated digital asset custodian and service provider, has raised $75m in a strategic investment led by Blockstream Capital Partners.