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Primary Health look to New River founder for Hyman replacement

Primary Health Properties has announced Mark Davies will succeed Harry Hyman as chief executive when he retires in April next year.

Harmony Energy looks to reassure investors with Rye Common sale

Harmony Energy Income sells construction project in Surry in bid to conserve cash and prove its valuations are sound after last week's correction to its net asset value.

Klarna moots IPO in hopeful sign for crumpled Chrysalis

The Swedish fintech and buy-now-pay-later credit provider’s good quarterly results see it revive flotation plans, offering hope to beleaguered growth capital fund Chrysalis.

James Carthew: High yield, low rating look unfair on Bluefield Solar

Bluefield Solar’s 7.4% yield and 18% share price discount look harsh compared to other renewables funds.

Home Reit considers new SID to replace its board

Replacing the discredited board of the suspended homeless accommodation provider will begin with the appointment of an experienced senior independent director.

Overvaluation error hits Harmony despite positive energy

Harmony Energy has struck 3p from its total underlying return following a miscalculation of its short-term cashflows last October.

SOHO sale splits analysts as distressed Reit mulls more buybacks

Analysts have mixed views of Triple Point Social Housing's sale of four properties as the real estate investment trust considers how best to use the proceeds with shares languishing on a 50% discount.

HEFT’s Bennett leaves ‘big boots’ and question over trust consolidation

Update: Fund manager of Henderson European Focus Trust for 13 years announces he will retire next year to focus on chairing Scottish football club Rangers.

Brown Advisory: US tech stock hype to filter down to small-caps as economy stabilises

The Baltimore-based manager is optimistic investors will look to the smaller companies space, which has been left behind year to date.

Fidelity European takes weight off soaring Novo Nordisk

The Danish firm’s shares jumped after data showed its obesity drug cut the risk of serious cardiac events, resulting in the company hiking its sales forecasts.

ThomasLloyd showdown continues as board faces deselection vote

Impact fund manager Thomas Lloyd Group presses ahead with a general meeting to remove board of suspended ThomasLloyed Energy Impact after losing a continuation vote last month.

Private equity ICs hopeful as cold exit markets warm up

Jefferies analysts say there are green shoots of recovery in private exits, which is a major step for a recovery in private equity investment companies.