Martin Bellamy discusses the opportunities from the UK’s largest gigafactory

26/09/2024

Martin Bellamy Salamanca Group Chairman and CEO shared his insights into Somerset’s growth opportunities resulting from developing the UK’s largest Gigafactory at the Gravity Smart Campus.

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Salamanca Group welcomes David Oakhill as Head of Planning and Economic Development

23/09/2024

Salamanca Group is pleased to announce the appointment of David Oakhill as Head of Planning and Economic Development.

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Martin Bellamy joins panel to discuss transformative potential of the Gravity smart campus at UKREiiF

17/05/2024

Salamanca Group Chairman Martin Bellamy to discuss UK’s largest Gigafactory and transport decarbonisation at UKREIIF. Discover how the Gravity project is transforming the Southwest region.

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Salamanca Group secures Britain’s largest Gigafactory at principal investment ‘Gravity smart campus’

29/02/2024

Salamanca Groups’ principal investment ‘Gravity Smart Campus’ is confirmed as the location of Tata Groups’ multi-billion pound Gigafactory.

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Salamanca Group welcomes Emma Collingbine as Policy & and Project Advisor

19/02/2024

Salamanca Group is proud to announce the appointment of Emma Collingbine to its core team as Policy & and Project Advisor.

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Salamanca Group provides management consultancy services on delivery of Sizewell C

04/12/2023

Salamanca Group will provide management and advisory services to Government and EDF on the delivery of enabling infrastructure for Sizewell C.

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Harry Kane Foundation announces partnership with Salamanca Group’s chosen charity ‘Bounce Forward’

13/10/2023

Salamanca Group congratulates Bounce Forward after its World Mental Health Day announcement of a new and far-reaching partnership with the Harry Kane Foundation.

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Salamanca Group’s Esther Croft attends launch event for new regional business alliance

09/10/2023

Esther Croft, Salamanca Group’s Director of Sustainable Communities attended a launch dinner for a new regional business alliance called ‘Growing Together.

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Salamanca Group welcomes Esther Croft as Director of Sustainable Communities

02/10/2023

Salamanca Group is proud to announce the appointment of Esther Croft to its core team as Director of Sustainable Communities.

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Salamanca Group’s principal investment, the Gravity Smart Campus, honoured at the Planning Awards 2023

13/06/2023

Salamanca Group’s principal investment, the Gravity Smart Campus – a 616-acre enterprise zone set to create up to 7,500 jobs south of Bristol has been recognised at the national Planning Awards 2023.

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Salamanca Group’s Claire Pearce talks about economics and the environment for International Women & Girls in Science Day

17/02/2023

Claire Pearce, Director of Planning and Economic Development, has contributed to Heart of the South West‘s LEP’s mini blog series for International Women & Girls in Science Day.

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Claire Pearce chairs session at Western Gateway Development Conference

11/11/2022

Salamanca Groups’ Director of Planning & Economic Development: Claire Pearce chaired the Regeneration and Investment Showcase session at the Western Gateway Development Conference.

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Leisure resort in the Afan Valley one step closer following consent for Reserved Matters

09/11/2022

Salamanca Group congratulates Wildfox Resorts following the news that their first resort in the Afan Valley was granted consent for both the Reserved Matters and discharge of conditions applications.

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Salamanca Group welcomes Chancellors ‘investment zone’ announcement

23/09/2022

Salamanca Group are delighted that the Group’s principal investment, Gravity, is included in its portfolio of investment zones in the recently published Growth Plan 2022.

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Salamanca Group congratulates the co-founders of Larks Leaf digital-asset management platform

29/03/2022

Salamanca Group looks forward to collaborating with and supporting Larks Leaf Asset Management, a new asset management platform aiming to be a leading manager of digital assets. 

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Martin Bellamy discusses progress and future growth for Salamanca Group’s chosen charity ‘Bounce Forward’

17/02/2022

Salamanca Group Chairman, Martin Bellamy shared his thoughts on Bounce Forwards’ progress to date and potential for growth with their Ambassador for Corporate Sponsorship,  Voula Tsoflias.

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Leisure resort in the Afan Valley granted planning permission

18/01/2022

Wildfox Resorts Afan Valley delivery team led by Salamanca Group have been given formal planning permission by Neath Port Talbot Council.

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Salamanca team finishes the Grand Challenge and helps Bounce Forward reach 64 students through their Think Equal Curriculum

26/01/2021

Salamanca Group is proud to announce the completion of its 2020 Grand Challenge, a team-building endurance race to keep everyone engaged and distracted during lockdown.

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Chairman discusses global economy and Group’s principal investment on Wake up to Money programme – BBC Radio 5 Live

02/09/2020

Salamanca Group Chairman, Martin Bellamy was interviewed on BBC 5 Live’s Wake up to Money programme. He discussed the health of the global economy and Gravity, the group’s principal investment.

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Salamanca Group launches a virtual race around the world in support of Bounce Forward

14/07/2020

Salamanca Group launches it’s 2020 Grand Challenge, cyclists take on runners in a virtual race around the world in support of Bounce Forward, the UK based education charity.

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Lord David Triesman joins an esteemed panel to support Bounce Forward’s video discussion on driving personal growth during Covid19

05/05/2020

Salamanca Group is proud to announce that Group Director, Lord Triesman will be taking part in a unique panel discussion on; Achieving personal growth in the aftermath of COVID-19

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Chairman discusses CBILS with Ian King on Sky News 

04/05/2020

Salamanca Group Chairman, Martin Bellamy was interviewed by Ian King on Sky News, the interview centered on the issues around SMEs and the Bounce Back Loans.

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Has the Chancellor given up on failing CBILS?

22/04/2020

The UK’s economy is heavily dependent on small-medium enterprises (SMEs). According to the Federation of Small Businesses, at the start of 2019, there were 5.9 million SMEs in Britain, which by generating £2.2 trillion accounted for half of all turnover in the UK.

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Supporting the NHS – Salamanca Group secures 164 ventilators

20/04/2020

The UK, currently in the grip of Covid-19, is experiencing a massive strain upon our health service. The NHS needs more ventilators to cope with the expected caseload. To help the government supply the NHS with this equipment, the private sector must play its part where it can in lending a helping hand.

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Why we must ensure British SMEs survive this crisis

14/04/2020

Britain’s economy is underpinned by small-medium enterprises (SMEs). With over 5.9 million SMEs in the UK in 2019, these businesses make up 99% of all our businesses. But the government’s emergency coronavirus business interruption loan scheme (CBILS) is proving to be inaccessible for the majority of SMEs, who are in desperate need of cash injections to stay afloat during this crisis. In response, Salamanca Group has set up an advisory process to smooth this process for SMEs and help Britain’s economy weather the storm.

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Salamanca’s chairman quoted in City AM today on why the Governments CBILS initiative needs refinement

14/04/2020
City AM have quoted our Chairman, Martin Bellamy’s discussion on Radio 4’s Today show regarding the refinement of the Governments CBILS initiative.
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Group’s Chairman on BBC Radio 4 Today show discussing why CBILS is an excellent idea but need refinement

13/04/2020

Listen to Salamanca Group’s Chairman on Radio 4 Today, discussing why CBILS are an excellent idea but need refinement to help the UK’s SME’s

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Banks must be helped to deliver during this crisis

10/04/2020

The Covid-19 crisis is strangling many company’s cash flows. In desperate need of support, the government took the correct step to launch the emergency coronavirus business interruption loan scheme (CBILS). But the scheme is currently not optimised to enable banks to feel comfortable lending to enough businesses. Salamanca Group has set up an advisory process to smooth this process and help Britain’s economy weather the storm.

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Salamanca Group Supports Children’s Well Being During School Closures and Physical Isolation

31/03/2020

We are proud to be supporting Bounce Forward, a charity that delivers training, skills and resources to build student’s capacity to be resilient and thrive when faced with adversity, like now during COVID 19 restrictions.

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Salamanca Group Chairman shares his vision for how we can emerge from this crisis stronger

25/03/2020

Salamanca Group CEO and Gravity Chairman, Martin Bellamy shared his vision for how the UK economy can emerge from this crisis stronger in City AM.

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Martin Bellamy, Salamanca Group Chairman discusses regional investment with the BBC

05/03/2020

Martin Bellamy, Salamanca Group Chairman spoke with Alex Forsyth about the need for greater regional investment from Government, enabling the South West’s infrastructure and mobility offering to develop in line with the rest of the UK.

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Martin Bellamy discusses ESG with City AM

12/02/2020

Salamanca Group CEO and Gravity Chairman, Martin Bellamy discussed the importance of investors considering the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions.

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Salamanca Group hosts groundbreaking ceremony as key milestone to unlock it’s 635-acre development site in Somerset

12/06/2019

The ceremony for the construction of a new link road to enable the delivery of the 635-acre Enterprise Zone, newly named Gravity, is a key milestone in unlocking its future. Gravity aims to be the UK’s leading innovation campus underpinned by Clean Growth.

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Salamanca Group announces new vision for the former Royal Ordnance Factory, Bridgwater

30/11/2018

Announced at the Sedgemoor Business Conference, Salamanca Group will deliver an immersive, intelligent and sustainable innovation campus focused on clean growth.

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Lord David Triesman to speak at the Somerset Chamber of Commerce AGM

25/10/2018

Lord David Triesman, the British politician, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Somerset Chamber of Commerce AGM, it has been announced. As Executive Director of Salamanca Group, which is developing a major new enterprise zone in Somerset, he is keen to engage with businesses across the region.

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Salamanca Group completes the acquisition of the former Royal Ordnance Factory, Bridgwater site from BAE Systems

17/11/2017

With low-carbon, on-site energy production at its core, the 635-acre brownfield site will be developed into SW England’s leading commercial and business centre

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Prime City office investment sold for £19.35m to private clients of Salamanca Group

19/10/2017

Salamanca Group advised on the acquisition of 35 King Street in the City of London for South African private clients for £19.35m, which completed today.

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Salamanca Group announces the transferal of ownership of its luxury marine asset in Barcelona

18/09/2017

After seven years Salamanca Group has transferred ownership of Marina Port Vell. The Group reached its vision of transforming the marina into a preeminent superyacht destination in the Mediterranean – it achieved an 85% increase in yachts over 80metres in 2016. 

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Salamanca Group closes Series A funding for Proplend, a leading secured peer-to-peer online lending platform

20/07/2017

LONDON, 19th July, Salamanca Group, the London based Merchant Bank, has recently completed a series A funding round for Proplend, the online marketplace for secured commercial mortgages.

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Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell successfully débuts the MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona

22/05/2017

OneOcean Port Vell, the Mediterranean’s leading superyacht marina, delighted guests during its début as host of the MYBA Charter Show last month. This event drew over 1600 attendees and 56 yachts that participated, adding up to a total 2437.9 linear metres and 29,000 gross tonnes of yachts berthed at the marina – it was an unmissable event to start the Mediterranean charter season.

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Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell announces a 160m superyacht berth sale

13/02/2017

OneOcean Port Vell is delighted to announce the sale of a 160m superyacht berth on the marina’s Spanish Quay, which offers 440m of fixed dock capable of berthing the largest yachts in the world.

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Another significant step forward for Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell in 2016

22/12/2016

Following a 100 million euro transformation, the Marina has completed a second fully operational year and continues to build its reputation as a preeminent superyacht destination. Highlights include…

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Breaking through on social housing: Achieving a holistic impact

15/12/2016

The UK has a long-term housing problem which every government has promised and subsequently failed to address. About 5m people need a home and many more live in overcrowded and sub-standard housing. Each year we build a few tens of thousands of homes with two inevitable results. Salamanca Group applied itself through a new business, Funding Affordable Homes (FAH), to break the log-jam.

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Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell named winner in Architizer A + Awards 2016

14/04/2016

Barcelona-based Superyacht marina designed by SCOB Architecture & Landscape awarded Best Marina & Port.

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In Focus: Corporate Advisory – Funding Affordable Homes

03/03/2016

Big Society Capital, the leading social investment firm, has invested £15 million into Funding Affordable Homes

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Funding Affordable Homes, founded by Salamanca Group, announces £15million investment by Big Society Capital

29/01/2016

Funding Affordable Homes (FAH), the affordable housing company that enables private investment into a socially responsible, investment grade sector announces £15 million investment by the social investment firm, Big Society Capital.

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OneOcean Port Vell wins the Global Project award at the FX International Interior Design Awards 2015

08/12/2015

OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona has won in the category of ‘Global Project’ in the 17th edition of the FX Interior Design Awards, which are the prestigious awards granted by the British group that publishes journals Design Curial, FX and Blueprint Magazine. 

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The rise and fall of the UK residential property market

15/04/2015

It has been a busy past few months for the UK property market. As the economic recovery continues, property performance has been mixed with the countryside showing signs of outpacing some urban markets. Add to this the pressures of a new stamp duty land tax regime and the onset of the General Election and it’s been easy to see a moderating effect on the market as a whole.

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Salamanca Group announces Senior Appointment as new Divisional Head of Real Estate

27/03/2015

Salamanca Group, the Merchant Banking and Operational Risk business, announces the appointment of Ian Griffiths as its new Divisional Head of Real Estate.

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Salamanca Group set to launch Funding Affordable Homes

24/03/2015

Salamanca Group is set to launch a new company to attract funders into affordable housing.

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Completion of facilities at OneOcean’s Marina Port Vell, Barcelona

05/02/2015

Following its four-year transformation, Marina Port Vell (MPV) has unveiled its newly built state-of-the-art building on site in Barcelona. Guests, captains and crew will enjoy a host of first-class complementary facilities recognised for their exceptional quality, encapsulated in The Gallery.

OneOcean Ventures Ltd is wholly owned by the London-based Merchant Banking and Operational Risk Business Salamanca Group. Salamanca Group have spent the past four years redeveloping Marina Port Vell, Barcelona, to handle the world’s largest superyachts.

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Infinity Office Tower wins Office Building of the Year at Bulgaria’s Building of the Year awards 2014

19/01/2015

Salamanca Group, the Merchant Banking and Operational Risk business is pleased to announce that its Infinity Tower development was awarded the Office Building of the Year award at Bulgaria’s annual Building of the Year awards, 2014.

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OneOcean Ventures Launches at Monaco Yacht Show

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Salamanca Group, the UK Based Merchant Banking and Operational Risk business, has formed a new business in collaboration with one of the best known entrepreneurial families in America. OneOcean intends to become the pre-eminent provider of services and facilities to the upper end of the superyacht industry and a trusted advisor to yacht owners.

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Superyacht Barcelona- Edition 3

30/09/2014

Salamanca Group, owner and manager of Marina Port Vell, launches its third issue of Superyacht Barcelona.

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The Pleasures and Problems of Owning a Superyacht

19/09/2014

Salamanca Group launched their series of Private Client round-table events in Marina Port Vell in Barcelona. The event brought together lawyers, accountants, finance brokers and experts in the yacht industry from London, Jersey, Geneva and Barcelona to discuss current trends in the super yacht industry and the challenges faced by private clients when entering this market.

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Opening of Salamanca Group’s Infinity Office Tower

19/09/2014

Salamanca Group, the Merchant Banking and Operational Risk business, announces the opening of a 19 storey 21,000 sq m office tower at the award winning Bulgaria Mall development project in Sofia. As the first of two proposed office towers, the building is already 80% let to a broad range of companies which are using the offices as regional headquarters. The current occupiers are Total, Avon Cosmetics, Telus International, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Imperia Online, Cordeel and ActivTrades.

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Opening of Salamanca Group’s Infinity Office Tower

05/08/2014

Salamanca Group, the Merchant Banking and Operational Risk business, announces the opening of a 19 storey 21,000 sq m office tower at the award winning Bulgaria Mall development project in Sofia. As the first of two proposed office towers, the building is already 80% let to a broad range of companies which are using the offices as regional headquarters. The current occupiers are Total, Avon Cosmetics, Telus International, Louis Dreyfus Commodities, Imperia Online, Cordeel and ActivTrades.

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Bulgaria Mall has been awarded “Building of the Year 2013” in the “Buildings with Elements of Green Architecture” category.

16/05/2014

Bulgaria Mall has been awarded “Building of the Year 2013” in the “Buildings with Elements of Green Architecture” category.

Bulgaria Mall is the first shopping centre in Bulgaria that has been certified according to the globally recognized method for assessing the environmental performance of buildings of any type – BREEAM.

There innovation that has improved the energy performance of this premises include: the overall construction and insulation of the building, the latest technology for reducing energy consumption, as well as the maximum utilization of daylight through the glass roof with an area of ​​1800 sq. m.

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Superyacht Barcelona – Edition 2

09/04/2014

Salamanca Group, owner and manager of Marina Port Vell, launches its second issue of Superyacht Barcelona.

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Salamanca Group unveils the latest update from the Marina Port Vell project

12/03/2014

Marina Port Vell (MPV), Barcelona – set to become one of the world’s most elite superyacht destinations and the pre-eminent home port in the Mediterranean – is pleased to announce the momentous occasion of groundbreaking on both its restaurant and yacht receiving buildings. This milestone marks the ultimate phase of Marina Port Vell’s complete renovation with final ribbon cutting expected in October 2014.

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Martin Bellamy speaks to Citywire Wealth Manager

16/12/2013

The CEO of Salamanca Group explains to Elsa Buchanan of Citywire why the company is benefiting from private bank weakness.

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Salamanca Group acquires Investec Trust from Investec Bank PLC

17/10/2013

Salamanca Group (“Salamanca”), the Merchant Banking and Operational Risk Management business, has together with existing management, acquired the Investec Trust group of companies (“Investec Trust” or “the business”), from Investec Bank plc (“Investec”) for an undisclosed consideration.  Investec Trust Services currently has over £4.5 billion in assets under administration. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

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Salamanca Group launches Superyacht Barcelona

03/10/2013

Salamanca Group, owner and manager of Marina Port Vell, launches the inaugural issue of Superyacht Barcelona during Monaco Yacht Show 2013.

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You Have To Learn To Lead – Martin Bellamy speaks to Julia Werdigier of the New York Times

20/09/2013

Martin Bellamy, CEO of Salamanca Group was interviewed for the New York Times Business Leader profile section. 

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Goldkey Telecoms Ltd appoints Salamanca Group as financial advisor for 4G roll-out

10/09/2013

Goldkey Telecoms Ltd (“Goldkey” or the “Company”), part of the CH Group, a successful Ghanaian entity with multiple industrial activities in Ghana has been awarded one of two 4G Broadband Wireless Access licences (“BWA Licence”) by Ghana’s National Communications Authority (“NCA”).

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Marina Port Vell Press Conference 2012

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Marina Port Vell held its second annual press conference at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2012; 150 associated press and industry professionals were welcomed and heard the latest developments related to the nautical industry in Barcelona.

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Marina Port Vell Press Conference at Monaco Yacht Show 2011

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Marina Port Vell, owned, managed and secured by Salamanca Group, had a strong presence at Monaco Yacht Show 2001.

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Marina Port Vell CGI Video

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CGI video of Salamanca Group’s transformed Marina Port Vell. A significant investment in state-of-the-art infrastructure and new seven-star services will position the marina as one of the leading superyacht destinations in the world.

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Profile: Martin Bellamy interview with Mayfair Times

22/08/2013

Martin Bellamy discussing Salamanca Group’s integrated Merchant Banking and Operational Risk offering with Erik Brown of the Mayfair Times.

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Salamanca Group sponsors Hanging Up Your Boots charity event

25/02/2013

Salamanca Group sponsors an event at the Royal Geographical Society with proceeds going towards Combat Stress and the Rugby Association.

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Jasna Office Project – 85% leased

14/01/2013

Sołtysiński, Kawecki & Szlęzak (SK&S) law firm have become the main leaseholder of a modern A-class office building – Jasna 26 in Warsaw, Poland. SK&S is one of Poland’s leading law firms with international client base that employs over one hundred attorneys and provides the highest standard of legal services.

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Back to the future for investment banking

14/01/2013

Martin Bellamy delves into Salamanca Group’s business model with the Telegraph: The Daily Telegraph, 14/01/2013

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Opening of Salamanca Group’s Bulgaria Mall

30/11/2012

Salamanca Group, announces the opening of Bulgaria Mall, a development project of c. 100,000 sq.m, with c. 35,000 sq.m of retail space, located at the intersection of the Bulgaria and Todor Kableshkov boulevards in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Barcelona Nautical Cluster Press Conference

28/09/2012

Marina Port Vell S.A.U. (one of Salamanca Group’s assets) held its second annual press conference at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2012; 150 associated press and industry professionals were welcomed and heard the latest developments related to the nautical industry in Barcelona.

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Barcelona Port Authorities approve the Marina Port Vell Special Plan

13/06/2012

During a board meeting held by the Barcelona Port Authorities on the 30th May, the Marina Port Vell special plan that incorporates both the Barceloneta and Clocktower quay was formally approved.

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Miodowa Palace sold for €22.4million

12/01/2012

Miodowa Palace, Warsaw, Poland owned by Augusta I and its shareholders including European Residential Property Fund (ERPF) sold in December 2011 for €22.4 million.

The property was acquired by the IVG Warschau Fonds, an investment fund managed by IVG Institutional Funds GmbH.

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Cross Point – The Best Office in Poland – Eurobuild Awards 2011

14/12/2011

Mermaid Properties (developer) and Cross Point office in Lodz won the 2011 Eurobuild Awards for The Best Office in Poland. Additionally, the tenants gave the award for Best Office Manager in Poland to Grzegorz Zawada from Mermaid Properties for the management of the Cross Point office building.

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Salamanca Group Sponsor Row2Recovery

18/11/2011

Salamanca Group were the headline sponsor of the Row2Recovery “R2R” Gala Dinner which took place on 14th November at the Royal Horticultural Halls in London, just weeks before the R2R team are due to embark on a challenging journey to row 3,000 miles across the Atlantic.

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Marina Port Vell’s transformation is underway

12/10/2011

Salamanca Group acquired Marina Port Vell in 2010 with the vision that, through enhancement and design optimisation, it will become the European home port for some of the world’s finest new generation super yachts; capitalising on its prime location together with its proximity to the city’s many amenities.

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FMYA 2011 Shortlist announced

10/07/2011

The HC FCM Salamanca Global Property Fund has been shortlisted for the Group of the year awards and the specialist investment categories at the annual Investment Week Fund Manager of the Year Awards.

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2011 Platinum Drill Award win

07/07/2011

Cross Point and Mermaid Construction win the 2011 Platinum Drill Award for the best Reconstruction and Modernisation project in Poland. The Platinum Drill is a competition organised by Bosch for construction companies, buildings, building contractors. Awards are given for the best projects in different sectors.

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Salamanca Group buys Barcelona Marina

29/07/2010

Salamanca Capital Investments has announced Salamanca’s acquisition of Barcelona Marina. Known locally as Marina Port Vell, the Marina dominates the heart of Barcelona. Salamanca has acquired the Marina from Global Via whose parent company, FCC, is one of Spain’s largest construction companies; it is understood that FCC is in the process of disposing of a number of non-core assets.

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