Lendit 2016: Leigh Walters from Validis

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Bajaj Life Insurance, one of India’s leading private life insurers, today announced the launch of its New Fund Offer (NFO), the Bajaj Life Opportunities Fund (SFIN: ULIF011406/02/26BLOPNLC250116, Risk profile: Very High, Benchmark: Nifty Large Midcap 250). The fund is designed to provide investors with a strategic edge by combining the steady compounding potential of large-cap stocks with the higher growth potential of mid-cap companies. Available under Bajaj Life’s unit-linked insurance plans, the fund enables policyholders to pursue their long-term financial goals while benefiting from the dual advantage of life cover and professionally managed equity exposure.

Private equity firm Incore Invest has completed the acquisition of CoreOrchestration AB from Worldline. Upon closing, the previously announced carve-out has now been finalised and PaymentIQ has been established as an independent standalone company under Incore Invest’s ownership. The purchase price amounts to approximately SEK 1.75 billion.

Sverica Capital Management, a leading growth-oriented private equity firm focused on the lower middle market, announced today the promotions of Michael Dougherty to Partner, Doug Patrican to Principal, and the hiring of Matt Johnson as a Principal.

Safra Sarasin Group, a global leader in private banking and wealth management, has completed its acquisition of the majority stake in Saxo Bank, a prominent international FinTech bank serving investors, traders, and institutional partners. This transaction marks a significant milestone for both companies, enabling enhanced global potential and strategic growth.

CeFPro has appointed Escode’s Wayne Scott to its Advisory Board, as regulators step up scrutiny of operational resilience and third party risk across financial services.