VTB IPO worth US$3.3 billion snapped up by sovereign wealth funds in Azerbaijan, Norway and Qatar. VTB, the second largest financial institution in Russia, has announced that subscribers have bought the entirety of its 102.
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Reuters report says pension funds, other investors in rush to invest in European infrastructure
At a time when interest rates are low, investors are now seeking to invest in European infrastructure to get higher returns. However, the assets are scarce, according to a Reuters report.
Versace valuation as over the top as its clothing - NYT
An article published by the New York Times said that the Versace deal may not please investors. Versace valued itself at over EUR1 billion (USD1.36 billion), which is 14 times its current-year EBITDA at EUR70 million.
Royal Mail share values jump 40% since IPO
Royal Mail shares, criticized to be valued too low, had netted hefty profits for its investors. The Abu Dhabi and Kuwaiti sovereign wealth funds have respectively reported a profit of USD30 million each from their investments made in the recently sold UK Royal Mail.
Sovereign wealth funds bet on alternative assets for growth- survey
Sovereign wealth funds put their bets on alternative assets to enhance returns. A survey by investment management services firm Invesco Ltd revealed that sovereign wealth funds were putting money in alternative assets to improve their returns.
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