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News, commentary and market perspectives from Anglo-Suisse Capital.
Our insights page brings together firm updates, market commentary and selected perspectives relevant to cross-border M&A, capital raising and secondary transactions.
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London, 16 June 2025 — Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited, a leading London-based international investment banking firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Luis Phillips as Senior Consultant. With over 30 years of experience in investment banking, private equity and corporate advisory across global markets, Mr Phillips brings unparalleled expertise to strengthen the firm’s capabilities in mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and unicorn brokerage.
His distinguished career includes senior roles such as Head of Global M&A at CITIC Merchant Limited in Hong Kong, Managing Director of Villerville Finance, a Paris based corporate finance boutique, Portfolio Manager at Alexandra Investment Management Inc in New York, managing a $1.5 billion hedge fund and Head of Global Sector Research at Banque Paribas, where he was previously Head of Latin America in New York. His extensive track record includes advising on high-profile transactions and forging strategic partnerships with governments, sovereign wealth funds, and leading corporations worldwide.
Luis will focus on developing strategic partnerships for both origination and execution purposes.
Charles Hancock, Chief Executive of Anglo-Suisse Capital, commented:
“We are thrilled to welcome Luis Phillips to our team. His deep expertise in emerging markets, infrastructure finance and technology investments, combined with his global network and proven leadership, will significantly enhance our ability to deliver exceptional value to our clients. Luis’s appointment underscores our commitment to attracting top-tier talent to support our growth and innovation in the investment banking sector.”
Luis Phillips, added:
“I am excited to join Anglo-Suisse Capital, a firm renowned for its client-focussed approach and expertise in navigating complex financial landscapes. I look forward to leveraging my experience to drive strategic initiatives, particularly in capital raising and M&A, and to contribute to the firm’s continued success in serving its distinguished client base.”
Luis’s appointment reinforces Anglo-Suisse Capital’s position as a trusted partner to corporations and institutions, with a focus on delivering tailored debt and equity solutions, strategic M&A advisory and fund-raising services. His multilingual capabilities, including fluency in Spanish and proficiency in French, will further enhance the firm’s ability to serve clients across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
Notes for editors
Anglo-Suisse Capital Limited is a London-based international investment banking firm. Regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority and partnered with Marco Polo Securities in the US (FINRA-regulated), the firm specializes in mergers and acquisitions, secondary placements and capital raising for companies and funds. The senior partners have advised on transactions totalling nearly $30 billion. With over 200 years of collective experience, the firm serves clients in sectors such as fintech, AI, robotics, healthcare, space and property with a strong network of professional investors, including family offices, PE/VC firms and sovereign wealth funds.
For more information, visit anglo-suisse.com
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An Anglo-Suisse Capital deep dive into ILWs and Thornwood Hill Insurance
An Insurance Loss Warranty (ILW) is a type of reinsurance or insurance-linked security contract that provides a payout based on the occurrence of industry-wide insured losses from a specific event, rather than the actual losses of the insured party.
Key Features of an ILW:
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Trigger: The contract is triggered when industry losses (not the buyer's individual losses) exceed a pre-agreed threshold, as measured by a third-party index (like PCS in the U.S. or PERILS in Europe).
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Payout: If the threshold is met or exceeded, the buyer receives a predefined payout, regardless of their own losses.
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Purpose: Commonly used by reinsurers, insurers, or investors to hedge against catastrophic risks like hurricanes, earthquakes, or other natural disasters.
Listen to Aidan and Ingrid from Anglo-Suisse Capital as they discuss ILWs and how Thornwood Hill Insurance presents several standout qualities, primarily stemming from its specialised focus, advanced operational strategies, and demonstrated performance.
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MONACO, 22 October, 2022 -- Entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has played host to over 100 eager businessmen and women this weekend in Monaco.
As part of a rolling series of similar events, the two-day session on 21st and 22nd October was aimed at businesses that currently trade as part of the ‘easy’ family of brands, founded by Sir Stelios in 1995. Typically, these contain ‘easy’ as a prefix to their company name, including easyJet, easyHotel and easyStorage among others.
easyCapital is a joint venture between the easyGroup and Anglo-Suisse Capital.
More information: https://monacolife.net/sir-stelios-unites-easy-brands-in-monaco/
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Zurich, 13 April, 2022
The ambitious residential quarter development 'Eco Village' in Schwäbisch Gmünd had already taken shape in the form of plans and concepts at the end of 2021. At that time, the project developer, thallos AG, submitted the building application for the residential quarter development with around 300 flats to the city of Schwäbisch Gmünd. A forward- looking concept that is intended to harmonise living comfort, an attractive appearance and the highest standards of climate-neutral building. Now, the Real Estate Fund launched by Lakeward Advisory AG in 2021 in cooperation with PMG Investment Solutions AG has founded a joint venture with thallos AG to realise this building project.
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Berlin / Zurich, October 29, 2021
Lakeward yesterday laid the foundation stone for the new housing project "Ferdinand's Garden" together with the general contractor PORR and local representatives. The project is located on Ferdinand-Schultze-Strasse in Berlin-Lichtenberg and comprises 395 new apartments.
Ferdinand's Garden is located in Lichtenberg, a district of East Berlin that has experienced steady population growth for years due to continuing inflows from the more expensive, central districts of Berlin. The significant development potential of the area offers Lakeward the opportunity to establish a foothold in the location with a large residential real estate portfolio. The development includes 395 functional and affordable housing units with standard and robust construction standards, as well as 79 rent-controlled units. Occupancy is planned for the end of 2023.
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